Business Title: Senior Associate, Healthcare Revenue Cycle Transformation & Operations

Requisition Number: 112069 - 85

Function: Advisory

Area of Interest:

State: TN

City: Nashville

Description:

Historically, the travel requirement for this position has ranged from 80-100%. The safety and well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19 response directives, recommendations from leading health authorities, and guidance from a number of infectious disease experts. For now, all KPMG business travel, international and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential sales/delivery activity only. At some point in the future and with the safety of people as the critical factor, the travel requirement will likely increase, possibly to previous levels, but KPMG is committed to balancing client requirements with new delivery capabilities.

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently

seeking a Senior Associate to join our Advisory Services (https://advisory.kpmg.us/) practice.

Responsibilities:

• Independently and collaboratively leads a workstream of up to 3 Associates in assessments & transformations of provider organization's revenue cycle management capabilities, including financial performance, billing & follow-up practices, and gaps in leading practice workflows related to financial clearance and cash collection functions, by way of site observations, stakeholder interviews, document review, data-driven insights / observations, and workflow mapping.

• Leverages key digital capabilities to enable revenue cycle functions including Electronic health record platforms (EHR), Customer relationship management (CRM), payment management systems, process automation, and analytic tools

• Works with clients to design / redesign business processes for optimized efficiency including the incorporation of tools and techniques such as RPA & Intelligent Automation while utilizing and adapting to KPMG methodologies and tools to typical and complex situations, circumstances, and new requirements

• Conducts research for and performs data collection, analysis, synthesis, and narrative development to support project deliverables and presentation content for clients and KPMG project team both independently and collaboratively

• Facilitates program and project management activities through workplans, preparation and review of high-quality engagement deliverables / work papers, detailed analytical conclusions, and status reports to present to healthcare clients

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of healthcare consulting experience focused on Patient Access, mid-revenue, and Patient Financial Services / Billing Office operations performance improvement, financial benefit review / quantification, target operating model review / strategy, third party systems integrations / data conversion & management, detailed healthcare analytics, revenue cycle management KPIs and benchmarks against leading practice or equivalent industry experience (Experience with Epic revenue cycle management products preferred)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (preferred concentrations include Health Care Administration, Business, Management Information Systems, Economics, Industrial Engineering, and Accounting)

• Progressive experience implementing operational improvement plans across all phases of healthcare revenue cycle management including financial clearance, authorization / referral management, registration, billing, follow-up/collections, contract management, denials, underpayments, and vendor management

• Experience with handling, analyzing, and evaluating large data sets with advanced analytics and visualization tools and working with project management teams, drafting status reports, tracing issues, monitoring resources, and workflow analysis/design

• Solid understanding of additional revenue cycle functions such as patient scheduling, care delivery and care coordination, patient flow/throughput, charge capture, revenue integrity, clinical documentation, and clinical/operational analytics coupled with proficiency with advanced consulting skills such as analytical, written, and verbal communication; possess appropriate client presence, facilitation and presentation skills

• Ability to travel 80% and Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=M120_4_24

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

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