Managing Consultant-Clinical Documentation Improvement

UASI is expanding our CDI Consulting team and is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant to join our team providing expertise to drive growth through demonstrating UASI value, leading projects and exceeding client delivery expectations, and contributing to solution development and strategy. This position will work closely with both UASI clients and staff to understand client challenges, create solutions, and ensure deliverables translate into actionable results. The ideal candidate will also serve as a mentor to model the consulting mindset and provide training and feedback to the team about how to utilize critical thinking to deliver actionable results on client engagements.

Responsibilities:

Business Development-Contribute to the growth of UASI’s offerings by supporting business development and marketing initiatives

• Drive growth within existing offerings through identification of new opportunities, collaboration with Sales Team, and cultivating trusted relationships with our clients by using SME to demonstrate value.
• Possess a strong body of knowledge and expertise specifically with CDI Services, UR, Denials Management, Value Based Care and Risk Adjustment models as well as solid knowledge in overall mid-revenue cycle operations with a demonstrated understanding of industry trends and drivers.
• Serve as a SME to sell and support the sales team with gaining credibility with clients, crafting proposals, creating the scope of work, and strategies to drive growth of consulting engagements.
• Contribute to thought leadership strategy through a variety of methods including webinars, marketing campaigns, white papers, and speaking engagements.

Client Delivery-Ensure client deliverables meet expected levels through effective client management and project management

• Utilize strong client communication skills by guiding the client through project status meetings, influencing key stakeholders, and ensuring project scope and deliverables are on target.
• Work closely within project team to understand and identify client obstacles and adapt project workflow and direction to ensure results align with client goals.
• Use critical thinking skills to synthesize client input, interpret complex data and translate that into actionable recommendations.
• Utilize effective project management skills to clearly define client deliverables and establish milestones through efficient organization and project planning skills.

Practice Development-Continuously develop internal team and attract candidates to drive overall talent strategy

• Provide mentoring and training to consulting staff by sharing expertise related to project deliverables, client communication, project methodologies, analysis of data and trends, etc. all within a collaborative and supportive structure.
• Contribute to strategy through solutions development and an understanding of market trends and industry drivers.
• Collaborate across service lines to identify and deliver innovative solutions that create client value through the sharing of resources, knowledge, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Active credential from AHIMA, AAPC, or ACDIS and/or RN or LPN strongly preferred
• Strong subject matter expertise specifically with CDI, UR, Denials Management, Value Based Care and Risk Adjustment models as well as solid knowledge in overall mid-revenue cycle operations with a demonstrated understanding of key industry trends/drivers.
• Ability to understand the problem and articulate a solution in a simple, clear manner
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information and articulate a clear recommendation, rationale, and plan to the client
• Proven foundational consulting skills including analytical and critical thinking skills as well as written and verbal communication, client presence and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills with client management experience and business acumen.

UASI provides a supportive environment that encourages professional development and enables each employee to achieve their individual goals. We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefit package.