Senior Consultant, Community Health Center - Revenue Cycle - 2236786

Springfield, MO, USA

Posted 2 days ago
Description & Requirements

The Community Health Center Revenue Cycle team partners with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community-based providers to help support financial sustainability through consulting-led performance transformation. This role supports healthcare clients in optimizing revenue cycle operations within the unique regulatory and reimbursement environment of FQHCs.

By leveraging data-driven insights and operational expertise, the Senior Consultant contributes to the delivery of client engagements focused on strengthening revenue integrity, improving patient access, and enhancing overall financial performance. This position works collaboratively with clients and internal teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop actionable recommendations, and support implementation of sustainable solutions.

What You Will Do:

  • Support the delivery of multiple-concurrent client engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment
  • Develop client-ready deliverables, including presentations, reports, and executive summaries
  • Facilitate and/or support client meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions
  • Collaborate with client leadership and operational teams to validate workflows and identify improvement opportunities
  • Participate in end-to-end revenue cycle assessments, including but not limited to patient access (scheduling, registration, eligibility), coding, charge capture and billing, and accounts receivable (A/R) and denial management
  • Identify and quantify performance improvement opportunities related to revenue cycle KPIs, including denial rates, collection yield, front-end accuracy, and A/R days
  • Support development of actionable recommendations to improve revenue capture, reduce leakage, and enhance operational efficiency
  • Perform structured quantitative and qualitative analysis of healthcare data
  • Analyze large datasets using Excel or other tools to identify trends, root causes, and performance gaps
  • Support development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools, such as Power BI and Tableau
  • Translate data into clear, actionable insights for client stakeholders
  • Support analysis of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private payors
  • Assist in evaluating FQHC-specific payment models, including PPS and APMs, and their operational implications
  • Incorporate regulatory and compliance considerations, including CMS and HRSA guidance, into recommended solutions
  • Support development of implementation plans and performance monitoring frameworks
  • Assist clients with adoption of recommended process improvements and best practices
  • Contribute to knowledge transfer and capability building within client organizations
  • Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare consulting, revenue cycle operations, or performance improvement
  • Experience working with healthcare data, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, trend evaluation)
  • Foundational understanding of healthcare reimbursement, including Medicaid, Medicare, and/or private payors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed to support engagement delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior consulting experience in healthcare or revenue cycle transformation
  • Experience working with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or community health providers
  • Familiarity with PPS and APM reimbursement methodologies • Familiarity with Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting
  • Familiarity with Medicaid managed care environments
  • Experience with data visualization tools, including Power BI and Tableau
  • Exposure to healthcare information systems, including EHR/PM platforms such as Epic, eClinicalWorks, and NextGen
  • Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as using Copilot

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