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Accenture Clinical Workforce Management Consultant/Manager in Bentonville, Arkansas
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As a Manager/Consultant within our Healthcare Provider Consulting Practice, you will play a pivotal role in leading the planning and implementation of workforce management solutions for our healthcare clients. With a focus on the UKG Workforce Solution, you will leverage your deep industry expertise and technological insight to drive transformative outcomes, enhance operational efficiencies, and ensure the delivery of patient-centered care. Your primary responsibilities may include:
Enterprise Function Integration
Support engagements with healthcare providers by assessing workforce management needs, identifying operational gaps, and contributing to tailored solution designs.
Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans for deploying UKG Workforce Management Solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals and industry best practices.
Strategic Program Management
Act as a subject matter expert on workforce management technologies, particularly UKG Workforce Solution, providing guidance on system optimization and feature utilization.
Manage the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation plans, ensuring project milestones are met.
Identify potential risks and work with project teams to develop mitigation strategies.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure workforce management solutions adhere to healthcare regulations and standards, providing support on compliance matters.
Assist clients in understanding regulatory changes and integrating compliance requirements into workforce strategies.
Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement
Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for improving workforce management processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing labor costs.
Use data analytics to generate insights into workforce trends and performance, supporting process improvement initiatives.
Data Analytics and Reporting
Support the development of dashboards and reports to track workforce management performance and provide actionable insights.
Present findings to client teams, helping to inform strategy and operational improvements.
Team Leadership and Development
Mentor junior consultants and analysts, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Provide feedback and coaching to team members, supporting their professional development and project contributions.
Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement
Stay informed about workforce management trends, regulatory changes, and technology advancements, particularly related to UKG.
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through case studies or presentations, enhancing the firm’s expertise and reputation.
Why should I join the Accenture Health team?
Innovate every day. Be at the forefront of designing and delivering health technology solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients.
Lead with the industry’s best. Join an industry-recognized healthcare leader with more than 20,000 global healthcare professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 200 clients to deliver healthcare transformation to meet the diverse needs of patients and members.
Learn and grow continuously. Harness unmatched training and professional development to help you build and advance your health, consultative and delivery skills. With learning resources, interactive classroom courses, real-life client simulations and ongoing mentoring available when you need it, you’ll expand your thinking beyond the core Workday implementation.
Qualification
Here’s what you need:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in workforce management, with a significant focus on healthcare provider organizations.
A minimum of 3 years of experience with proven expertise in the planning, implementation, and optimization of UKG Workforce Management Solutions.
Bonus points if you have:
Master's degree preferred
Experience working with or leading global teams.
Thrive in a diverse, fast paced environment.
An advanced degree in the area of specialization.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Leadership experience, including team management and project oversight.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, labor regulations, and the unique challenges of workforce management within the healthcare sector.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex consulting engagements, from initial assessment through implementation and optimization.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior executives, clinical leaders, and IT professionals.
Willingness to travel as needed to meet client and project requirements.
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