NEW in MARCH
AVP Sales and Marketing-Consulting Organization-FL-As a member of the Senior Management team, the AVP Sales & Marketing directs the execution of strategic business development plans and organic and inorganic growth initiatives to achieve business growth, market share and financial revenue objectives. Provides overall leadership to the development and achievement of sales forecasts in partnership with operational management. Establishes and coordinates the goals, plans and programs to maximize sales results. Works closely with operational and other business development personnel to develop and execute sales and marketing strategies consistent with financial and business goals and objectives. Leads the process of identifying, courting and closing strategic acquisitions. Bachelors in related field, advanced degree preferred. 10+ yrs. of business development in healthcare SERVICES/Consulting industry. Proven success record in sales. $70-80K base with very attractive commission package. Send resume to Dee Johnson cjhemacs@yahoo.com 903 882-0856 . HT13812
NEW in MARCH
Vice President, Accounts Receivable-Consulting Firm-FL-Works collaboratively with COO, ARM team, as well as Executive Management team and other Service Lines, participate in corporate meetings as requested. Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills; Advanced personal computing skills including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. Ability to effectively communicate – both written and oral. Ability to create, compile and analyze financial and performance data. Able to travel at least 75% of the time. Ten or more years’ experience in the accounts receivable management, acute care business office field, bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred (or equivalent education and experience) required. Credentials preferred, but not required, include CHFP, FHFMA, CPAT, CCAT, CPAM or CCAM. Extensive experience in client relationship and project management required. Extensive working knowledge and expertise in the healthcare operating environment with respect to revenue cycle, technology (EHR), work flow, best practice, medical and hospital information systems, business office operations, government healthcare regulations, outsourcing. Ability to think/work independently. $100-125K with Bonus. Send resume to Dee Johnson cjhemacs@yahoo.com 903 882-0856 . HT13912
NEW in MARCH
Operations Consultant-Dallas, TX-major health system-Project manager responsible for the successful planning, scheduling and completion of multiple operations planning and improvement projects. Directs the work activities and serve as team leader directing the work activities of staff members and students. Guides the direction for lean methodology and other operations improvement methodologies in the organization. Steward the progress and deliverables as liaison between site operations, site senior management and Director of Business Operations Support. Supports the maintenance of databases to support hospital performance improvement and benchmarking efforts. This could include both operational and clinical databases. Provides decision support to administration, department directors, and managers to support planning and operational decisions. Optimize and improve reports by determining the customer’s needs and by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. Utilizes various software applications including spreadsheet, database, report writer, graphic, and statistic packages. Assists in the analysis of facility needs to include workflow analysis, space programming and functional layout design. May apply simulation technology to the process. Utilizes a systems approach to conduct operational analyses of organizational or departmental systems and processes, applying various industrial engineering techniques. Consults with management and/or team to design and implement operational improvement strategies and monitors effectiveness. Participates in performance improvement teams and provide technical support to assist the teams with use of TQM tools and the collection and analysis of data. Provides facilitation and/or guidance to redesign teams. May also serve as team leader or facilitator for process improvement teams. Acts as project leader, coordinating and supervising the work of a project team. Develop project approaches and prepare detailed work plans for the successful and timely completion of projects. Assists departments in the analysis of operational and clinical data using statistical tools such as process control charts, regression analysis, and forecasting. May conduct educational sessions related to statistical process control. Bachelors Degree Industrial Engineering, Masters Degree Preferred; 5 – 7 years experience; In Lieu of Education-7 Years Clinical Experience-OTHER SKILLS SKILLS-Demonstrated Self-Direction and Results Orientation; Analytical and Problem Solving Skills Applying Advanced Techniques; Expertise in Operation Improvement; Consulting and or Project Management Experience; Six Sigma Trained Green Belt; Ability to Prioritize, Plan and Execute; Proficiency with Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Power Point, and Graphic Presentation Software; Politically Sensitive to the Dynamic Interplay that Occurs Between Systems and Sites; Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills; Salary $75-125k range and a 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% . Send resume in Word format to hemacs@yahoo.com or call Arthur R Smith at 913-599-1326 H11512
NEW in MARCH
Multiple Productivity Specialist openings-Anaheim, CA; Dallas, TX and SE- Atlanta, GA. or Charlotte, NC area. These positions serve as a key role in identifying appropriate use of labor resources to reduce unnecessary cost and improve resource utilization. Assists with the analyses of hospital operations for potential improvement opportunities. Assists with the design and recommendation of processes, systems, procedures, and operational changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Assists in the establishment of operational work measurements or staffing standards, and the monitoring and analysis of hospital performance. Assists with the identification of operational problems and inefficiencies, development and evaluation of alternatives and improvements, and establishment of implementation plans. Assists with the development and maintenance of productivity standards for hospital activities to be used in determining and evaluating staffing patterns, personnel utilization, and labor costs. Assists with development of recommended staffing levels and skill mix distribution based on developed standards and comparative information, as appropriate. Assists with the development and maintenance of internal and external benchmark systems to assist departments in productivity and cost improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Health Systems, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field is required. Masters strongly preferred. Must have multiple project experience with a minimum of three to five years in health care operations and/or consulting. must demonstrate strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, large, complex projects simultaneously. able to travel at least 50 percent of the time. Salary $80-100k. Send resume in Word format to hemacs@yahoo.com or call Arthur R Smith at 913-599-1326 H11412
NEW in MARCH
- Director Quality Improvement, MD-DC area, Academic teaching facility, this position plays a lead role in operations improvement area by overseeing Quality Improvement, Quality team leaders and the Quality Plan as director, analyst, facilitator, consultant, and/or project manager as required. Will have responsibility in leading the departmental labor management / quality project efforts, overseeing process improvement and serve as the expert in the quality improvement area. A clinical background is helpful but not required and the clinical outcomes /quality area is a different department. Candidates with a PhD are a leg up and the employee is encouraged to purse a doctorate, but a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering, Healthcare or Business or other closely related curriculum is required.. Minimum five years experience in healthcare management, healthcare consulting or process improvement. Must have experience leading large clinical and operational improvement projects to successful outcomes. Certification and/or advanced training a plus. Salary $110-130k plus bonus up to 15%. Send resume in Word format to Arthur R Smith, FHIMSS hemacs@yahoo.com 913 599-1326 VA11612
NEW in FEBRUARY
- Revenue Management Consultant-Southern MI- Will be responsible for helping to redo the front end processes (admissions/patient access) of hospitals. Second, will likely be involved in system’s due diligence efforts for acquisition targets. Pref. Credentials/ Degrees Pref. Years of Exp. BA with 7-10 yrs. as consultant or manager, prefer a combo Focus is on PFS, esp. patient access management as first line and back end revenue cycle as second line in importance. Should have project management experience and work well with IT department; multi-hospital experience NOT mandatory. Having knowledge of payer contracting, reimbursement, HIM (as part of revenue cycle) and decision support, and/or six sigma a decided plus! Must be team player, self-motivator, able to review, analyze and diagnose and know how to remedy process issues. Salary Commensurate with experience. If you have the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity send your resume to cjhemacs@yahoo.com or contact Dee Johnson, AVP of Recruiting at 903-882-0856. HT8412
NEW in FEBRUARY
- Senior Consultant Process Excellence-Southern MI- Teaching lean transformation principles to effect process improvement/performance management: URO executives and CFOs/COOs in their hospitals. Patient Access and PFS staff. Two current projects: Address ICD-10 and late charge issues. Required Education/Experience: Masters, 5-7 years. Must have experience in Advance Lean Trans-formation with Value Stream management experience. The client now wants this person to have working knowledge of the revenue cycle as a first prerequisite and lean transformation skills as a secondary requirement, so please do not send the engineering program/sigma black belt types without revenue cycle background.Should know health care finance and hospital operations. Revenue cycle process improvement and multi-hospital experience preferred. Master’s degree required. Salary $82 to115K. If you have the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity send your resume tocjhemacs@yahoo.com or contact Dee Johnson, AVP of Recruiting at 903-882-0856. HT8512
NEW in JANUARY
- Revenue Management Consultant- BA with 7-10 yrs. as consultant or manager, prefer a combo Focus is on PFS, esp. patient access management as first line and back end revenue cycle as second line in importance. Should have project management experience and work well with IT department; multi-hospital experience NOT mandatory. Having knowledge of payer contracting, reimbursement HIM (as part of revenue cycle) and decision support, and/or six sigma a decided plus! Travel 15%. Salary range $76-95K with end of scale $114K. Send resume in Word Format to Dee Johnson, AVP of Recruitment cjhemacs@yahoo.com or call 903-882-0856. HT3112
- Program Management Consultant (for ICD-10 Coding Implementation Initiatives)- BA with 7-10 yrs. of project management experience. Prefer knowledge of HIM informatics/operations and/or revenue cycle consulting experience. Does NOT need RHIA or a coding credential. Does not need any technical knowledge of ICD-10 coding protocols. Travel 15% or less. Must think “outside of the box”, be organized, have flexibility, know how to put programs together and make them work; highly creative; high-energy, hands on, self-starter; comfortable with ambiguity; critical thinker; enjoy complex and multifaceted projects; must want career challenge and upward growth Articulate communication must inspire others to have confidence and buy-in to what is presented; must love variety. Salary range $110K or 123K mid 132K top. Send resume in Word Format to Dee Johnson, AVP of Recruitment cjhemacs@yahoo.com or call 903-882-0856. HT3212