Job Description
Job Description
Description :
This position is responsible for overseeing the Onsite Patient Advocates at all Deaconess locations, in addition to Patient Advocate interaction with patients The WellFund - Deaconess Onsite Patient Advocate Manager organizes, delegates, and monitors tasks and productivity goals for the team by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees. The WellFund - Deaconess Onsite Patient Advocate Manager must ensure that methodologies, policies and procedures are deployed to guarantee the highest quality standards with “patient first ideology” as a goal.
Essential Duties of the Position
- Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines as well as Deaconess Code of Conduct or other applicable policies.
- Communicate continuously with Deaconess Case Management staff & Patient Access staff, patients, Call Center Team, and / or Onsite Patient Advocates to ensure an effective, organized, and efficient team
- Travel to each Deaconess location to ensure you are managing employees and ensuring each location is satisfied with the work being completed
- Perform the duties of a Patient Advocate as time allows to help process referral volume, which consists of :
Collect and review patient information to determine patient’s eligibility
Prepare documents and reviews them for accuracy and completenessCompletes various insurance applications after determining eligibilityDevelops and retains professional relationship with The WellFund staff and Hospital client staffMaintains confidentiality at all times (i.e. PHI and HIPAA)Willing to go the extra mile for those who need your helpMust keep any and all procedures pertaining to WellFund updatedScreen, interview, and hire new employeesArrange for the training of new employees and continuous training of current staffCounsel staff with disciplinary and productivity issuesAppraise employee performance, rewarding for good performance and issuing necessary disciplinary action for poor performanceProvide ongoing coaching and counseling and communicating expectations to the teamResolve issues escalated by Clients and / or WellFund staffIdentify workflow / process inefficiencies. Develop and implement workflow / process improvementsMeet deadlines for account review and performance tracking based on requests from senior managementProcess and run reports with the ability to communicate all designated reportsResponsibilities of the Position
Exemplifies the Mission / Vision / Core Values of The WellFund in all personal and professional behaviorCollaborates with manager to identify own learning needs and set goals using available resources to meet these needs / goalsWorks in collaboration with other departmental associates to ensure the continued success of The WellFundInitiates behavior changes, as necessary based upon performance feedbackAccepts responsibility for own actions, while taking ownership of departmental outcomesResolves client / patient complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendations to managementOversees the workload of patient advocates and organizes day to day functions for the patient advocates.Work with Patient Advocates in ordering suppliesRequirements :
Computer proficiency skills are required with in-depth knowledge of Epic system, FACS, Artiva and Microsoft Office ProductsWillingness to travel to all Deaconess locations (IN and KY)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in fast-paced, changing environmentMust be flexible and adaptive to change in order to support business needsMust have the ability to perform repeated tasks with a high level of accuracyMust have working knowledge of HIPAA and Red Rule regulationsGood communication skills and interpersonal skillsAbility to learn quickly and navigate effectively through multiple systemsProfessional attitude, and able to maintain composure in urgent or confrontational situationsEffective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skillsDisplay strong organization / time management skillsWork independently and must be multi-task orientedMaintain confidentiality at all times (i.e. PHI and HIPAA)Team player attitudePossess a thorough understanding of WellFund employee handbook as well as policies & procedures surrounding all related functions and systemsDifficulty of Work
The WellFund Onsite Patient Advocate Manager must deal with a variety of reports, documents, computer systems, employees and must utilize good judgment in carrying out job duties. Advice and guidance may be sought from the Director of The WellFund and HR Director as warranted to ensure the provision of quality service.
Personal Work Relationships
The WellFund Onsite Patient Advocate Manager must deal with a variety of staff levels, conditions and circumstances. Routine contacts are to be expected from incoming calls, management and interdepartmental associates. Occasionally contacts can be expected from external people (vendors, customers, government agencies, and etc.) dealing with activities of varying complexity.
Work Location :
Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, INDeaconess Women's Hospital in Newburgh, INDeaconess Gibson Hospital in Princeton, INDeaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, ILDeaconess Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL