Implementation Consultant | Chicago, IL | Contract to Hire

Implementation Consultant | 5+ Years of Experience | Hybrid | Chicago, IL | Contract to Hire

Walker Healthforce is seeking a Implementation Consultant with 5+ years to support a healthcare client based out of Chicago, IL. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity.

PAY RATE: $60 - $64
START DATE: ASAP
HOURS/SCHEDULE: M-F; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (3 day onsite, 2 days remote) 
WORKER TYPE: Full-Time W2

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree and 5 years of experience in business or project management experience
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing or another related field.
• Fortune 500, Consulting, or other applicable enterprise implementation experience.
• Knowledge of health care regulatory and legislative process, healthcare market and products and corporate operations.
• Knowledge of product, marketing, sales, and claims adjudication.
• Clear and concise written, presentation, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in order to work across various departments with various levels of management handling sensitive or difficult situations as well as develop and deliver formal training to internal and external customers.
• Experience serving as a thought leader in enterprise implementations and experience leading cross-functional workgroups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and analytical skills and experience applying business knowledge to solve problems
• Financial and budget management experience as it relates to projects, implementations, and/or operations.
• Capable of working independently and in group settings with ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Identifying complex risks and issues, risk mitigation, and issue resolution, including working and negotiating with Legal and/or the Regulatory Oversight Office as applicable.
• Flexible and responsive, capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Takes initiative /supervisory role in driving results with ability to meet deadlines.

WE CONSIDER IT A BONUS IF:

• Experience managing the client implementation experience
• Master Degree in Business, Marketing or another related field
• Knowledge of healthcare marketplace trends related to product, service and economy.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislature processes, including the interaction of Government Affairs with lobbyists.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all activities of the account, product and legislative implementation. Implementation support includes, but not limited to, coordination of industry and process change reviews/comments, tracking and monitoring of compliance implementation progress within sales operations, business case development for new implementations, meeting preparation and documentation, application of assessment and analysis results to implementation approaches and solutions, and process documentation development and review.
• Lead one-on-one and in group settings with departmental/inter-departmental team members to identify issues, gather data, brainstorm, prioritize, discuss analytic approach, and share findings. Leads the creation of the implementation scope and strategy, including creation of complex project plans and business plans as applicable.
• Manage projects and resources, form and maintain key partnerships with other/related business areas.
• Implementation subject matter expert to internal and external customers.
• Proactively communicate with team, management, and key stakeholders offering multiple resolutions to known issues and/or real-time situation updates on sensitive project deliverables and status.
• Ensures that reports and presentations to support the overall delivery and execution of client, business and operational requirements are created.
• Ensures that appropriate materials raising awareness, providing education and training, and delivering recommendations are prepared and delivered to appropriate account executives, clients and management as needed.
• Consult, communicate and interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, management, and customers.
• Accompany account executives on service calls to explain benefit options, product features, and/or legislation issues, assist in open enrollment, etc. Perform related duties as required
• Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, management, and customers.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• Competitive compensation package
• Weekly pay via Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental & Vision available
• 401k options

WHY WORK WITH WALKER? 

• Access to our top ranked team of recruiting and placement specialists
• Continuous, one-on-one support from a dedicated engagement manager
• Professional resume development and interview preparation

Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference!

ABOUT US:
Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community! As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide. We are healthcare experts, we’re custom not commodity and we’ve been exceeding expectations for nearly 20 years. Join forces with us to experience unparalleled results today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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