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Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
The Healthcare Industry Group, a subsidiary of A&M, leads transformational change in healthcare. As established leaders and trusted advisors, we deliver results for healthcare executives, boards, private equity firms, investors, law firms, and government agencies. Our team brings diverse perspectives and experiences to assist clients with enhancing financial and operational performance, accelerating strategic growth, and optimizing value throughout the investment lifecycle.
We provide specialized services in interim management, restructuring, revenue cycle management, M&A, compliance, digital technology, and analytics. Our professionals collaborate with a wide range of organizations, including health systems, physician groups, medical schools, behavioral health institutes, managed care organizations, healthcare investors, medical device companies, and suppliers, as well as vision centers, dental practices, and laboratories.
How you will contribute
As a Consultant, you will be working closely with healthcare clients on a range of complex assignments. You will work in a team environment while using your independent judgment and critical thinking skills to provide practical solutions and add value for our clients.
Revenue cycle projects may include, but are not limited to due diligences, performance assessments, enterprise performance improvement, full-scale implementations, and interim management for a broad range of healthcare providers and supporting services companies. Depending on the client project the responsibilities of a consultant may typically include:

• Building and maintaining financial and operational models to assess client performance and inform recommendations
• Benchmarking and root cause analyses, including data sampling to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
• Mapping out processes and performing gap analyses while managing both client and internal projects.
• Conducting client interviews and observations to define current state and identifying actionable items for improvement.
• Analyzing and sampling data for root cause analysis.
• Preparing and communicating client-ready deliverables. Assisting with the development of presentations, pitch and proposal content.
• Managing assigned workstreams or projects, coordinating inputs and driving work to completion
• Creating flowcharts or process maps to visually represent how tasks are currently being performed from patient registration to final payment resolution.

Our consultants possess a high aptitude for financial and operational analysis and will leverage their excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with senior leaders and clients. We are seeking someone to join our team with an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset who works well with ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a Consultant you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership, integrity and objectivity when interacting with clients at all corporate levels.
We are not your typical consulting firm. We are entrepreneurial, action oriented and results driven professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them drive value and growth. We are nimble, resourceful, proactive, can pivot to adapt quickly, when needed, and develop plans that drive real results. You will be part of a team that is passionate about delivering transformational change and making an impact in the healthcare industry.
Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of prior work experience in healthcare, consulting or healthcare industry such as revenue cycle, hospital, accounting, audit, private equity, or healthcare operations with a healthcare focus.
• BA/BS degree and/or MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or other related healthcare fields such as MHA or MPH.
• Prior experience with revenue cycle in a hospital or larger health system a plus.
• Experience with healthcare revenue cycle issues and solutions for improvement related to increasing collections, reducing DSOs, increasing efficiencies and detailed knowledge of government and third-party payors.
• Experience working with Revenue Cycle systems, operations, regulations, and an understanding of RCM KPIs and industry best practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge in at least one RCM functional area (e.g., Financial Clearance, Payment Integrity, Coding, Billing, Collections, etc.).
• Experience with workflow redesign and system implementation is a plus.
• Ability to conduct operational data analysis and synthesize information to assist in the development of reports, KPI metrics and capturing actionable insights
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills are required; experience with Tableau, SQL, SPSS, Power BI, Action O-I benchmarking, MGMA survey data are preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate with and present information to all levels of client personnel
• Solid project management and organizational skills with prior experience independently managing at least one RCM functional workstream, a plus
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff.
• Ability to use sound judgement and escalate project issues to project managers or engagement leaders
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.
The salary range is $100,000 - $120,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.