Why You’ll Love This Job
The Front Office/Patient Access Leader has the responsibility of the operations and functions of the Patient Access areas. Responsible for Patient Access staff and completion of admission, registration, and pre-registration functions including insurance verification. Responsible for monitoring productivity, compliance, and staffing for multiple registration points.
In this position, it is imperative to consistently maintain a pleasant, professional demeanor and make patients and employees feel welcome. The ability to multi-task is a must.
This role will cover multiple freestanding ER/Urgent Care facilities and has direct supervisory responsibilities for Patient Access at those facility(s).
*Full-Time Lead Role
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Front Office/Patient Access Leader Job Responsibilities:
· Influence and lead Patient Access Team based on Servant Leadership Principles.
· Maintain an appropriate Patient Access environment that is friendly and respectful.
· Expertise knowledge of and ability to perform Patient Access duties: verifying benefits, check patients in and out and collect copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
· Responsible for hiring, training and termination of Patient Access Staff in conjunction with Leadership.
· Ensures new hires and staff are appropriately trained to perform duties as assigned.
· Conduct performance evaluations for Patient Access Staff.
· Initiates coaching, corrective action and performance improvement plans for staff for attendance, productivity and quality opportunities.
· Meet with staff members monthly for 1:1s to discuss employee performance and discuss any potential opportunities for improvements
· Maintain monthly Patient Access Scheduling ensuring all shifts are covered.
· Assists in establishing productivity standards and evaluating staffing requirements (both temporary and permanent) based on volumes.
· Ensures department is meeting OT and productivity standards in line with the current budget and patient volumes.
· Ensures established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards are met and followed by staff under their leadership.
Qualifications
Front Office/Patient Access Leader Skills and Qualifications
· High School Diploma or GED required
· College degree preferred
· 5 years of experience in a related field required; with 1 year in a Supervisory capacity
· Critical thinking and attention to detail
· Effectively interact with customers to understand their needs and explain data
· Microsoft Office
· Deal with all levels of staff and management within the organization, board members, as well as the public, under highly stressful conditions.
· Communicate effectively in person and via telephone with members, employer groups, brokers, physicians, and physician office staff using strong dialogue and customer service competencies.
· Familiar with health insurance and the insurance verification process.
· Epic system experience preferred.
· Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to prioritize multiple demands effectively
· Be flexible with hours, as staffing of 24/7 units may require flexibility for individuals backgrounds with diverse background.
· Analytical and problem-solving solving skills.
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 140233