Employment

Applied Management Systems (AMS) is a dynamic health care operations consulting company providing solutions to clients throughout the United States. We offer a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan for the following full-time position(s):

Senior Consultant - Laboratory

The Systems Engineering Group (SEG) of Applied Management Systems, Inc. (AMS) is seeking a senior consultant to provide laboratory consulting services to hospital and laboratory clients throughout the United States. Consulting engagements include laboratory benchmarking and operational assessments, feasibility studies for lab consolidations, outreach profitability analyses and strategic planning, billing and reimbursement studies, workflow and process studies, lab accreditation readiness engagements, and other related projects. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be successful in working with team members and clients in demanding, deadline-driven situations.

A bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a related laboratory science is required. A master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Business Management or a related health care discipline is preferred. Candidates must have five-to-seven years of health care and/or consulting experience. Previous experience as a Laboratory Director or Manager is preferred.

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity and an attractive benefits package are offered.

Health Care Operations Consultant

The Systems Engineering Group is looking to hire a health care operations consultant who possesses strong mathematical skills as well as outstanding analytical and critical thinking abilities. In-depth knowledge of staffing issues, scheduling systems, work/patient flow and work redesign required. Previous consulting experience a plus.

The ideal candidate will have a background as a nurse, management engineer, or operations manager with an advanced degree, MBA preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of three to five years experience in a hospital or health system environment. Must be willing to travel.

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity and an attractive benefits package offered.

Senior Consultant

The Health Information Management (HIM) Group/Compliance Division is seeking a senior consultant to provide HIM consulting services to clients including operational analysis, service reengineering and interim department management. Interim management includes directing the daily operations of all HIM services such as record retrieval, processing and completion, medical transcription, coding, abstracting, compliance auditing, release of information and third party audits, and ongoing evaluation of in-service education of staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management and either a RHIT or RHIA. A graduate degree or a JD is welcome. Candidates must have a minimum of three to five years managerial experience in a hospital or health system environment, and in-depth knowledge of Joint Commission and other accrediting or licensing standards. Must be willing to travel.

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity and an attractive benefits package offered.

Nurse Consultant

The Systems Engineering Group is looking for a nurse consultant with an in-depth knowledge of staffing issues, scheduling systems, work/patient flow and work redesign who possesses strong math skills and outstanding analytical and critical thinking abilities. Will also participate in company in-services, seminars, and other scholarly and professional society activities. Previous consulting experience a plus.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years clinical experience including clinical and management responsibilities, and possessing an advanced degree (MBA preferred). Previous consulting experience a plus. Must be willing to travel.

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity and an attractive benefits package offered.

Health Information Professional Coder

The HIM/Compliance division is looking for an experienced health information coding specialist to provide on-site coding support and compliance auditing to our clients throughout New England and the East Coast. Minimum of two years inpatient and outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital environment is required. CCS, RHIT or RHIA preferred. Knowledge of all reimbursement methodologies, including PPS and APC’s. MEDITECH, QUADRAMED and 3M experience preferred. Some travel required.

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