Continuous Process Improvement Consultant

Vaco
$80.00 - $250.00 / hr
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
Mar 13, 2025
Job Title: Continuous Process Improvement Consultant Pay Rate: $80-$250/hr Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area - 25%-50% travel anticipated to client site Experience/Skills Required: Extensive experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical devices industry. Expertise in revenue cycle processes and automated workflows from front end to back end. Proficiency in continuous process improvement methodologies, such as Lean management, Scaled Agile (SAFe), or root cause analysis. Demonstrated experience in revenue cycle management, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Skilled in utilizing advanced analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel for data-driven decision-making. Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification strongly preferred. Responsibilities: Optimize revenue cycle operations to ensure seamless processes and meet financial objectives. Plan, direct, and deliver project outcomes that align with client needs and expectations. Identify and implement opportunities for improvement using continuous improvement techniques. Work in an advisory capacity w all stakeholders such as Senior management / Ops/ Supply Chain / Distribution/ Customer Service/ Billing & Compliance to identify process efficiencies. Provide actionable recommendations and necessary changes after and during root cause analysis. Facilitate the resolution of process improvement challenges and propose actionable solutions. Develop KPI-driven solutions to streamline processes and improve cash collection. Create comprehensive process maps, workflows, and value stream analyses to identify inefficiencies and cost errors. Conduct end-to-end revenue lifecycle assessments and recommend strategies to optimize operations. Manage quality improvement initiatives, proposing data-driven and evidence-based solutions. Leverage data analytics to enhance Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements and eliminate non-value-added steps. Additional Requirements: Must be willing to travel to client locations in Florida, with an estimated travel frequency of 25-50% Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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