Senior Education Consultant

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025. 

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more. 

As an organization fueled by a commitment to elevate the education and training of healthcare professionals, MedHub and BoardVitals offerings drive prominence as leading medical education solutions. MedHub's proven software and expertise enable more than 600 Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education institutions, Nursing and Health Sciences training programs to exponentially reduce administrative burden, improve data clarity, and maximize institutional oversight. When combined with BoardVitals' exam prep materials and analytics, used by more than 1.5 million students, residents, and practitioners for their board and recertification exams or continuing medical education requirements, the two provide institutional leaders with data-driven insights to inform and advance curriculum effectiveness and, ultimately, physician preparedness. Medhub & BoardVitals are brands in Ascend Learning's healthcare segment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Senior Education Consultant specializing in Medicare IRIS reporting, you’ll provide expert consultative services to proactively identify client challenges and define client strategies for enhanced efficiency, help to maximize reimbursement, and navigate compliance regulation.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work remote in the United States.  

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Provide expert consultation on CMS IRIS reporting, affiliate billing, state funding compliance
• Conduct client consultations on IRIS reporting, CMS data reconciliation, and billing processes including Veteran’s Affair Medical Centers
• Mitigate reporting risks by ensuring hospital and GME practices meet national standards  
• Audit and refine trainee data, reimbursement setup, and schedules, advising hospital leadership and GME administrators on best practices
• Present comprehensive reports, supporting documentation, consultation summaries, and action-orientated recommendations to clients for future actions
• Serve on CGI/CMS vendor regulatory committees and collaborate with the Product team to ensure compliance with external requirements
• Share best practices, product knowledge, and develop eLearning resources for the GME Finance market
• Engage with client executives to evaluate and improve reporting best practices and outcomes

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree AND 5+ years in IRIS and affiliate billing within GME required OR 15+ years of combined education and experience in GME IRIS and affiliate billing 
• Proficiency in eLearning development, preferably in software, engineering, or IT education
• Strong finance and accounting expertise with a focus on critical analysis
• In-depth knowledge of the GME market, with an emphasis on financial aspects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging executive leadership and diverse groups
• Advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and deliver results in ambiguous environments
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to work individually or as part of a team, ability to multitask on multiple projects
• Ability to travel up to 15% for conferences, meetings, and client site visits

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.