Company:
AArete
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Description
Senior Consultant - Payment Intelligence AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture. Why AArete? We are aglobal,innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Arete." And excellence is exactly what we strive for. Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits,AArete's"Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. At AArete, we encourage you to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment. The Role Many vendors provide on-going payment integrity services; however,AArete'sPayment Intelligence ensures erroneous payments are identified, understood,recoupedand rectified to prevent them in the future. Payment Intelligence addresses provider billing and health plan payment inaccuracies resulting from issues with payment policies, provider contracts, provider data, covered benefits, member eligibility and prior authorizations. In this role, the individual will be responsible for leading Payment Intelligence in client delivery. The position will reportintoa Payment Intelligence Manager. The individual will be the subject matter expert on practices to help our clients ensure proper claims paymentthrough the use of(1) claims analytics, (2) process improvements, (3) integration of automation/technology, and (4) configurations setups. This role will also support the internal development of Payment Intelligence initiatives. Work You'll Do
Description
Senior Consultant - Payment Intelligence AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture. Why AArete? We are aglobal,innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Arete." And excellence is exactly what we strive for. Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits,AArete's"Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. At AArete, we encourage you to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment. The Role Many vendors provide on-going payment integrity services; however,AArete'sPayment Intelligence ensures erroneous payments are identified, understood,recoupedand rectified to prevent them in the future. Payment Intelligence addresses provider billing and health plan payment inaccuracies resulting from issues with payment policies, provider contracts, provider data, covered benefits, member eligibility and prior authorizations. In this role, the individual will be responsible for leading Payment Intelligence in client delivery. The position will reportintoa Payment Intelligence Manager. The individual will be the subject matter expert on practices to help our clients ensure proper claims paymentthrough the use of(1) claims analytics, (2) process improvements, (3) integration of automation/technology, and (4) configurations setups. This role will also support the internal development of Payment Intelligence initiatives. Work You'll Do
- Lead the development, identification and root cause of payment accuracy opportunities through enhancing tactics and communicate/coordinate remediation with clientcounterparts
- Utilize claims analytics to uncover payment accuracy opportunities through your knowledge of standard payment methodologies including Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS/OPPS), fee for service, Groupers, RUG, etc.
- Support the advancement ofAArete'sPayment Intelligence initiatives to drive greater automation to claimspayment
- Identify areas of opportunity for Payment Intelligence by staying up to date on current events, changes in regulatory requirements and market trends
- Prepare deliverables for final review with engagementmanager
- Exercise excellent judgement and clear and direct communications in all aspects of yourwork
- Minimum 4+years experiencein healthcare payment accuracy related role either in consulting, provider revenue cycle, a payment integrity/accuracy vendor, or within a payer organization
- Strong professional communication skills including written, verbal, interpersonal and in-person presentationexpertise
- Experience coaching and mentoring teammembers
- Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel and basic/ intermediate SQL for dataanalysis
- Strong analytical, data analysis and interpretation skills; and ability to learn methodologies to identify client savings opportunities and put together an actionable businesscase
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Direct client interaction, including possible travel to clientlocation
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employersponsorship
- Based in Chicago, IL and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
- Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paidholidays
- Own Your Day flexible workpolicy
- Competitive majorityemployer-paidbenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401KMatch
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Generousmaternity/paternityleave options
- Completely employer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD
- Charitable contribution matching program
- New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
- Video-freeFridays
- Bike share discountprogram
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