Bus Consultant Clinical Ops & Strategy (Pool) Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Bus Consultant Clinical Ops & Strategy (Pool) Southeast Permanente Medical Group – 4.3

Atlanta, GA Job Details Estimated:

$78.3K – $99K a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Bachelor of Science Master of Public Health Healthcare Administration Microsoft Office Master’s degree Analysis skills Project management Presentation skills Bachelor’s degree Public Health Business Administration Senior level Business Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Arts Full Job Description Kaiser Permanente/ The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) Business Consultant, Clinical Operations & Strategy (Pool) The pool Business Consultant for Clinical Operations and Strategy is a contract position, deployed by the Executive Director of Clinical Operations and Strategy. Work will include managing appointment access, financial analysis, process improvement and project management of clinical priority initiatives related project work, creation of business cases and SBARs, and general necessary departmental support. On a short-term basis, the business consultant helps departments achieve high-priority business objectives and outcomes, during times when meeting targets is unlikely with permanent staff. Position functions independently, but with reasonable guidance given the short-term nature of the role. The Business Consultant is deployed under the direction of the Executive Director of Clinical Operations and Strategy. Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions 1. Utilizing operations research, data analytics and performance monitoring tools, manages clinical department access to ensure high provider utilization as well as readily available appointment access for patients. Makes data-driven recommendations to chiefs and AMDs on provider allocations (sub-specialists, locations of practice, procedural vs clinic time). Works with designated Senior Director, Director, Physician Leaders and health plan stakeholders to identify projects for improved utilization of services and assess the associated ROI of these projects. Assist in the implementation of process improvement projects if ROI projected for department internalizations is not being realized. 2. Prepares for and facilitates Five Pillar meetings with Chiefs, Clinical Operations, and nursing leadership. Communicates and tracks action items. 3. Analyzes outside medical spend, develops business cases and SBARs, and presents and defends the cases, as per the determined KPGA process. Provides department assessments and proactively recommends projects and improvement initiatives to Director and other stakeholders to address issues and achieve documented outcomes. 4. Provides meeting facilitation to Clinical Operations, AMDs, and department chiefs in development of work initiatives. Is comfortable with presenting project ideas and recommendations. 5. Assesses reports. When adverse trends are observed, rapidly performs root-cause analysis and presents findings and recommendations to Clinical Operations, Chiefs, and physician leaders for remediation. 6. Partners with TSPMG reporting resources to obtain needed initiative and project reports for leadership review. 7. Partners with other Health Plan and Medical Group leaders and Administrators to ensure successful implementation of Care Model strategy projects and initiatives or operational efficiencies. Minimum Education Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or other similar bachelor’s degree Preferred Education Master of Business Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Public Health, and/or other related master’s program. Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Analytical skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications or similar, to analyze large volumes of information. Proficient with the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as strategic and systems thinking capability. Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and requests with firm deadlines . Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications Demonstrated success in project management and analytical skills. Ability to establish positive, professional relationships with senior leadership and management team members. Ability to work closely with physician leaders and use a consultative approach to make change within a highly matrixed organization. Proven track record of achieving objectives through motivating and leading teams from a position of influence. Work experience in large multi-specialty medical group business practices. The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia’s largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 600 physicians and 200 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to over 315,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Care is delivered at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around the clock care at some of the area’s top hospitals. TSPMG offers a competitive salary, a generous retirement package, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long and short-term disability, relocation allowance, and more. We also offer numerous clinical and non-clinical learning opportunities and physician leadership development. Atlanta, our home for more than 30 years, is a thriving metropolis that blends southern charm with modern art, music and culture. Learn more about our beautiful southern city at http://www.atlanta.com/ . We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We maintain a drug and nicotine free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.