Process Improvement Manager (Remote)

Position Summary 

The Process Improvement Manager will be responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives throughout all areas of our Reimbursement operations. The Process Improvement Manager will work closely with different teams across all of the various functions within the Reimbursement organization to assess current processes identify areas for improvement and develop and implement solutions to increase effectiveness and maximize reimbursement. 

The Process Improvement Manager will require strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Kaizen etc.) and the ability to apply these principles to create impactful business value for the Reimbursement organization. A revenue cycle or reimbursement operations background will be preferred.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and creating process improvement plans that include setting goals timelines and resources 
• Lead existing quality improvement efforts and expand on them to create a system of continuous quality improvement 
• Conduct interviews and data analysis to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to optimize resources and maximize reimbursement 
• Initiate Lead and Monitor progress and results of process improvement initiatives in the revenue cycle and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure sustainable improvements. 
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members in the revenue cycle including coaching and mentoring team members on process improvement methodologies and techniques. 
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that process improvement initiatives in the revenue cycle align with overall business goals and objectives. 
• Stay current on revenue cycle industry trends/developments and incorporating this knowledge into the overall work. 

Qualifications :

• Typically requires a university degree and typically 8 years of related experience; 6 years and a Masters degree; 3 years and a PhD 
• Minimum of 5 experience in process improvement role within healthcare or revenue cycle setting. 
• Demonstrated experience using process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Kaizen etc.) to achieve measurable results and increase collections/reimbursement. 
• Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve results. PMP certification preferred.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions to complex problems. 
• Excellent proficiency with data analysis tools and software such as Excel or Tableau. 
• A strong understanding of revenue cycle operations in a healthcare setting including billing coding and collections processes. 
• A service leadership approach and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Solid communication and project management skills. 

Additional Information :

Hybrid Work Model: At Guardant Health we have defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.

For positions based in Palo Alto CA or Redwood City CA the base salary range for this full-time position is $133900 to $180810 The range does not include benefits and if applicable bonus commission or equity.

Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however there may be exposure to high noise levels fumes and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

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