HIM Consultant - Nationwide: ACS (Affiliated Computer Services)

ACS Healthcare Solutions is the foremost provider of consulting, application delivery, and IT and Business Process Outsourcing to the healthcare industry.  Our full suite of healthcare services help our clients implement the technologies and best practices that will lead them to clinical transformation and financial improvement. ACS Healthcare Solutions has serviced more than 4,000 clients in all 50 states and throughout the world.  Our clients include hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks and other providers of care; payers and health plans; life sciences and technology firms and federal government agencies.

If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today.

ACS Healthcare Solutions has opportunities for HIM healthcare professionals with knowledge and work experience in Revenue Cycle -- Health Information Management - Case Management. This is a direct, full time travel opportunity with no relocation required.

Health Information Management experience needs to include  hands on management experience in Medical Records with proven ability to implement revenue cycle initiatives to increase cash collections. Candidates must have a strong understanding of efficient HIM processes and appropriate staffing requirements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how their ideas and procedures have resulted in improvements in outstanding A/R and increased revenue. Additional qualifications include:

RHIA, RHIT and CCS certification

Charge Description Master experience

Expert understanding of Medical Records process flow including coding compliance, reduction in delinquent medical record counts, reduction in coding backlog days.

Familiar with an encoding product.

HIPAA compliance, Medical Review board for HIM policy and procedure implementation.

To be considered for the position you should have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES………

1. Participate and lead Revenue Cycle consulting engagements, including reducing days in A/R, improving processes throughout the revenue cycle, increasing cash flow, case management, and discharge planning.

2. Able to function as an interim  HIM Director.

3. Able to demonstrate best practices throughout the Revenue Cycle.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION.…..

1.  5+ years prior Revenue Cycle experience in a hospital setting.

2.  Patient Access, Health Information Management or Patient Financial Services department experience, preferably at a management level.

3.  Prior Revenue Cycle consulting experience strongly preferred.

4. Case Management experience. Prefer an RN with clinical nursing experience.

5.  Demonstrated strong project management and planning skills/capabilities.

6.  Writing, analytical and presentation skills sufficient to meet demands of consulting assignments.

7.  Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Project, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today.

Please visit the Careers page at www.acs-inc.com for additional job opportunities.

NO AGENCIES, PLEASE

ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling 866-419-2226 .