Internal Consultant -- Family Connects New Orleans -- PRN

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job leads, manages and/or participates in all related management aspects of assigned project(s) and ensures that project-related training and quality assurance requirements are assessed and implemented. Oversees internal consulting projects to ensure that results provide timely, accurate and compliant recommendations to management. Manages audits; oversees training and implementation; develops and maintains processes with strict adherence to timeframes; and develops, implements and maintains educational and training programs for employees to ensure competency in all aspects of job duties, including compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10 years of related professional experience; OR 5 years related professional experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an advanced degree in finance, accounting, business/health administration.
• Related professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA, CPC; CCS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates processes/operations required for new services/location, service location changes, and new technology/equipment to ensure accurate and complete set-up and implementation.
• Participates in research, training, and education that supports the project.
• Escalates issues that may not put the project at risk; recommends solutions.
• Ensures data integrity and quality control.
• Ensures projects remain within budget.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED