R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, JULY 20
US-based Healthcare major R1 RCM, one of the leading providers of technology-enabled revenue cycle management services for US hospitals, health systems and physician groups on Tuesday announced the launch of its state-of-the-art new back office in Porur area of Chennai.
Every chamber right from the training hall, conference hall and officials’ chamber were named after the cities of Tamil Nadu – Nilgiris, Yercaud, Meghamalai, Coonoor etc.
- R1’s new facility is in line with its vision and plans to mobilise the potential of India’s vibrant talent ecosystem and aims to hire 3000 employees in Chennai by the end of the calendar year.
- The facility sprawls over 50,000 square feet with little over 600 seats; this facility is aimed to enable R1RCM to chart the next phase of its India growth story backed by a robust workforce, says Abhijeet Pawar, EVP-Global Operations & India Country General Manager
- Every chamber right from the training hall, conference hall and officials’ chamber were named after the cities of Tamil Nadu – Nilgiris, Yercaud, Meghamalai.
Addressing the media, Abhijeet Pawar, EVP-Global Operations & India Country General Manager said, “India has always been mission critical for R1RCM. A hotbed of cross functional talent, the country has played a vital role in our growth as an organisation over the past decade. Today, we kickstart a new chapter in our journey in India with the opening of our new centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With a dedicated facility in the region, we intend to harness the power of the local talent base to further bolster both our growth prospects in the country and help them in their career development.” He further added,’ R1’s inclusive culture fuels the collaborative spirit of diverse teams combining the best of people and technology to make healthcare simpler.”
Swati Khandelwal, Head of Human Resources, R1RCM said, “Our newly inaugurated Chennai facility will help us garner young talent from across the metropolitan city. Led by some of the best operations, the facility will strengthen and support all key health business verticals at R1RCM and will be at the heart of our service advancement efforts. One of our core leadership principles is to ‘Unleash Talent’ which means investing in the right talent and making them leaders of tomorrow. We are extremely excited about the opportunities this initiative stands to unlock for us and are looking forward to partner will the best-in-class talent in India.”
Answering a query on giving opportunity for existing Tamil Nadu-based employees to shift to the new facility, Swati Khandelwal answered affirmatively. Many employees wanted to move to their native state/city, and transfer applications are pouring in from other facilities to move to the Chennai facility, she added.
Divye Sikka, VP-Operations, R1RCM said, “The Chennai office will be a critical operations centre for us to cater to the demand we are receiving from our clients. It’s a key milestone for R1 India as we move ahead to strengthen our skilled workforce.”
With a robust strength of over 13,000 employees across India, the organisation plans to expand its India footprint through the Chennai office. The company already has offices in Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. The R1 center in Chennai boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, equipped to enable and train its employees in Chennai to deliver leading revenue management solutions.
A leader in the US Captive organisation market, R1’s new facility is in line with its vision and plans to mobilise the potential of India’s vibrant talent ecosystem and aims to hire 3,000 employees in Chennai by the end of the calendar year. R1 endeavours to not only hone and develop the talent of its employees but the organisation is also invested in the professional growth of its employees. The organisation provides leading employee care benefits like access to Practo, Childcare support, best in class learning, development and recognition programs, Cult live digital access on-the-go mental and physical wellness, employee-friendly policies, and competitive salaries to its personnel.
The healthcare KPO leader is hiring for various positions across roles. The company is also seeking skilled technologists to further its research and development efforts in automation.
Fresh graduates and experienced professionals are welcome to join the R1 RCM workforce.
