Associate Practice Optimization Partner

About the role

The Associate Practice Optimization Partner role focuses on enhancing revenue cycle performance for healthcare organizations through operational process analysis and recommendation delivery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate revenue cycle operations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop actionable strategies to enhance performance.
• Assess and analyze operational workflows including registration, scheduling, collections, authorizations, referrals, charge processes, and patient satisfaction.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify operational challenges and develop effective improvement recommendations.
• Prepare and present insights, findings, and recommendations to leadership audiences.
• Collaborate with access, revenue cycle, and operational teams to resolve issues and deliver a high-quality consulting experience.
• Partner with client leaders and internal stakeholders to implement recommendations and support continuous improvement.
• Lead meetings and facilitate discussions while building trusted relationships with clients and team members.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining strong organization and accountability.
• Travel to client sites, temporary offices, or corporate locations when required by business needs.

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations, consulting, or practice optimization.
• Strong analytical abilities and communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding of physician practice revenue cycle processes and healthcare operational workflows.
• Ability to perform detailed analysis, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions to complex business challenges.
• Experience preparing and manipulating data to support analysis and decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to client leadership and executive audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Excel.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and demonstrate initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity and openness toward innovation, technology, and process improvement.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Revenue cycle certification (CRCR) required within 9 months of hire, with certification support provided.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $51,700 - $99,000, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retail savings plan and financial wellness programs.
• Paid time off and employee well-being programs.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Paid certifications and opportunities to expand healthcare revenue cycle expertise.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growth-focused organization.
• A collaborative culture centered on innovation, learning, and meaningful impact.
• Recognition programs celebrating employee contributions and achievements.