RSM’s National Healthcare Consulting practice is searching for an Associate who will provide healthcare regulatory and reimbursement consulting services to clients, potential clients and centers of influence. RSM’s Healthcare Risk Consulting services are designed to identify high-impact Medicare cost report-related opportunities, including Medicare Critical Access Hospitals, PPS hospitals disproportionate share, bad debts, wage index and other related issues.

As a member of the National Healthcare Risk Consulting practice, you will join professionals with a broad knowledge of the healthcare industry including: financial analysis and revenue performance management, regulatory reporting and compliance, and healthcare technology. You will be part of a collaborative consulting team to deliver exceptional client service to meet our client's objectives.

The Healthcare Risk Consulting Associate will also understand the consulting cycle process within the healthcare industry. As a contributor he/she will support the building of a world class healthcare practice through listening to client needs, proposal development and presentation of solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop ongoing relationships to build client loyalty and confidence

• Assist in scoping and planning multiple projects

• Performs Medicare Cost Report compilations and other engagements of all sizes related to Regulatory Recovery services such as:

• Critical Access Hospital

• Medicare DSH, SSI

• Medicare bad debts

• IME/GME shadow billing support

• Medicaid HER incentive payment

• Wage Index

• Ability to analyze and communicate financial and operational data to management for decision-making and strategic planning

• Maintain / develop a high degree of expertise in Medicare, Medicaid and third-party reimbursement procedures and reports

• Participates in the development of new consulting products and practice aids, as appropriate

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business or other related field

• 1-3 years of experience in healthcare reimbursement, either with a consulting firm or in a hospital setting; or cost accounting, or audit experience, ideally in the healthcare industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid & Blue Cross reimbursement reports and/or hospital cost reports preferred

• Ability to travel if needed for training or other business needs

• Financial and business acumen

• Superior verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, project management, organization, prioritization and follow-up skills

• Strong skills in critical thinking, problem identification and resolution and process improvement.

• Must be a team player yet able to work independently