Patient Access Manager
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Scheduling Departments.
Responsibilities and Duties :
- Promotes a service-oriented culture within the organization and assures satisfaction with the quality and amount of support provided for departmental functions, initiatives and projects.
- Assesses and responds to current and future internal and external healthcare trends in order to establish and ensure the necessary direction for revenue cycle activities.
- Continually seeks ways and means for improving the delivery and support of Centralized Scheduling activities and programs.
- Assures that all departmental systems incorporate the principles of total and continuous quality improvement while exceeding the expectations of the customers.
- Assures satisfaction among customer groups with the quality and amount of support provided by monitoring and responding appropriately to outcomes and feedback.
- Understands the job functions of all Scheduling staff, is aware of process flow across departments, and involves them, as appropriate, when recommended actions may impact their work functions.
- Provides input into strategic plans, goals, objectives, and budgets for Scheduling Department.
- Assists with implementation plans.
- Provides input into Job Descriptions for Scheduling positions.
- Develops operational procedures related to Scheduling Department that are site-specific and aligned with Guidehouse standards.
- Researches and recommends various technology tools available to support Revenue Cycle initiatives.
- Performs on-site operational reviews of various Scheduling processes and publishes recommended action plans / proposals in consultation with the Director of Patient Access and Account Executive.
- In conjunction with other department leaders, implements strategic and operational initiatives in Revenue Cycle Management.
- Reporting of Revenue Cycle Indicators, Forecasts, etc. related to Scheduling.
- Complies with hospital, department, and unit standards, including but not limited to safety, quality management, environmental, confidentiality and patient care.
- Overall responsibility for hiring staff
- Coordinate with all appropriate departments within the hospital to ensure completion and accuracy of scheduling process.
- Stay up to date on all regulatory issues and ensure compliance.
- Ensure optimal staffing at all times. Communicate individual and team goals.
- Respond to complaints or inquiries as referred by the department staff.
- Participates in the development and attainment of team, department, and hospital goals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Ensures compliance to HIPAA and HITECH regulations to protect and secure all PHI of patients and client-proprietary information.
- Establishes professional contact and positive public relations with physicians' offices, patients, patients' families, insurance companies, and other agencies as a representative of the hospital.
What You Will Need :
Bachelor's degree (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education)Eight years' experience, with at least two years hospital management experience in revenue cycle functions.Seven years' experience leading / supervising othersWhat Would Be Nice to Have :
Five years' patient scheduling experience with SEI, Cerner and / or EpicWhat We Offer :
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include :
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramAbout Guidehouse :
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