Health Management Associates · 9 hours ago
Senior Consultant - Finance and Operations
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expHealth Management Associates is focused on providing expert support in hospital finance. The Senior Consultant is responsible for delivering technical analysis, developing financial models, and collaborating with teams to support client communications and project management.
ConsultingHealth CareTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Client management
Meets with clients and colleagues to understand requirements
Gathers and organizes information about the issue to be solved or the procedure to be improved
Analyzes data to identify and understand issues to be addressed
Presents findings to internal colleagues, and clients
Provides advice, implementation plans, and/or suggestions for improvement, according to project objectives
Evaluates client needs, as warranted, and adjusts as appropriate
Ensures that all deliverables are high-quality in all aspects (content, grammar, presentation, etc.)
Serves as a subject matter expert on projects
Project management
Undertakes internal and external short-term and/or long-term project management to address identified issues and needs
Develops and documents tools, analysis, frameworks, tracking tools, road maps, dashboards, and/or other approaches to manage a variety of large and small projects
Business development
Supports firm business development activities to expand funded work from existing clients and/or new clients
Develops and maintains a pipeline of future work
Participates in competitive and/or non-competitive proposal development and submission
Leadership
Leads and manages teams, provides developmental feedback, and advances internal initiatives
Serves as a mentor for other staff members, as requested
Performance metrics
Ensures performance meets or exceeds HMA expectations in the following areas:
Billable hour target attainment
Manages to budget/project caps established at the outset or assists in negotiating additional fees
Meets quality and operational standards
Participates in internal activities related to business strategies, forecasts, adoption of new technologies/platforms/approaches, and other process improvements
Completes administrative requirements of the role in a punctual manner, including training, reporting, timesheets, expense reports, forecasting, and all other time-sensitive administrative duties
All other duties as assigned
Serve as a subject matter expert on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement methodologies, supporting hospital clients with complex financial and regulatory requirements
Provide technical support and analysis related to Medicare cost reporting, including preparation, review, and interpretation of cost reports and related work papers
Support projects involving Medicare add-on payments, such as Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH), Indirect Medical Education (IME), Graduate Medical Education (GME), and other supplemental or special payment programs
Apply working knowledge of Medicaid programs, including state-specific payment methodologies and Medicaid supplemental payment programs, to support client financial strategy and compliance
Develop, review, and validate financial models and analytic tools used to assess hospital reimbursement, financial performance, and policy impacts
Perform detailed data analysis using Excel and other analytic tools to support reimbursement studies, financial projections, and client deliverables
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex reimbursement rules and financial data into actionable insights and client recommendations
Support client communications by preparing clear, accurate, and professional presentations, reports, and technical documentation
Contribute to project management activities, including meeting deadlines, managing workplans, and ensuring high-quality deliverables
Participate in business development efforts by supporting proposal development and identifying opportunities related to hospital finance and reimbursement work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Public Health, or a related discipline is required
At least 7 years of relevant experience
Deep knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Ability to clearly translate complex regulatory and financial concepts
At least 5 years of progressively increasing prior experience in work involving publicly-funded healthcare including, but not limited to policy, administration, operations, compliance, research, consulting, or evaluation
Strong project management skills
Solid time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines
Capable of handling confidential information in a discreet manner
Ability to work extended hours when deadlines are approaching
Excellent internal and excellent professional networking skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Superior interpersonal skills, including leadership, contribution to culture, and acceptance of accountability
Demonstrated thought leadership and deep expertise in more than one critical healthcare area
Ability to maintain an approach to stay current in trends in areas of subject matter expertise
Frequent travel to client sites and HMA offices
Preferred
A Master's degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in hospital finance, healthcare reimbursement, consulting, auditing, or a related field
Detailed knowledge of Medicare reimbursement methodologies, including cost reporting and related add-on payment programs
Demonstrated experience working with Medicare cost reports and supporting documentation/workpapers
Strong understanding of Medicaid programs and Medicaid supplemental payment structures
Advanced data analytics and Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, and data validation techniques
Prior consulting or audit experience with a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) is strongly preferred
Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to clients and internal teams
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Group life/AD&D
Voluntary life/AD&D
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution
Long-term equity incentive plan
Company
Health Management Associates
Health Management Associates is an independent research and consulting firm specializing in publicly funded healthcare.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Charles Milligan
Chief Executive Officer
Douglas Elwell
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