Healthcare Consultant I

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Purpose
Under the direction of a Senior Consultant/Manager, the primary purpose of the Consultant I is to support others in delivering services and solutions to hospitals and rural health clinics (RHCs) through various reimbursement and other consultative projects. This role involves working closely with hospitals and RHCs to optimize Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement as well as manage the RHC enrollment process with Medicare and Medicaid payors.
Responsibilities

• Preparation of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports
• Assist in various reimbursement preparations such as DSH audits, WRAP reports, OSHPD reports, rate analyses, etc.
• Preparing Medicare and Medicaid enrollment applications and handling communication between client, intermediaries, State, and Medicaid departments.
• Participate in the planning, organizing, and coordinating of the desk review process.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with clients

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related degree
• 0+ years of years' work experience in a professional services firm
• Preferred experience working with hospitals and rural health clinics, specifically with cost reporting, rate analysis, and managing enrollments in PECOS, NPPES, and Medicaid sites.
• Comprehensive understanding of Excel formulas, PivotTables, and other efficient Excel techniques.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize own work effectively
• Ability to balance projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines
• Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions
• Excellent Written, Verbal and Presentation skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

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Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $47,000 to $78,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.