Admissions Supervisor - Fayette, AL

DCH Health System•Fayette, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fayette Registration Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, orderly and expeditious registration of patients. Provides supervisory oversight and direction to outpatient registration, patient portal and precertification personnel. Implements and coordinates strategic initiatives of the department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
A minimum of two years of previous Patient Access experience is required.
Must be able to communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with patients, doctors and other departments in the hospital.
Must be able to interpret third party, private insurance coverage and hospital rates to patients.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Knowledge of health care reimbursement and use of effective point of service collections required.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Must be able to interpret third party, private insurance coverages and hospital rates to patients.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Physical presence onsite is essential.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience is preferred, with healthcare supervisory experience being a plus.

Responsibilities

Interviews, selects, hires and retains employees.
Ensures orientation and training for employees.
Executes progressive discipline policies in coordination with departmental manager.
Provides supervisory oversight to all registration.
Manages personnel performance through evaluations, training sessions, meetings and on-going monitoring.
Responsibility for all policies and procedures for compliance in registration.
Coordinates directly with clinical Directors and all nurse managers to ensure proper departmental coordination and segregation of duties.
Responsible for departmental productivity.
Ensures proper staffing levels for departmental operations are maintained.
Ensures patient financial and personal demographic information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensures appropriate signatures, copies of insurance coverage are obtained.
Verifies and documents insurance benefits and coverage. Communicates this information and financial responsibility to the Patient/Guarantor
Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with staff, patients, physicians, hospital personnel and other customers
Responsible for the availability of supplies and for supply replacement
Responsible for formulation of staff schedule
Conducts monthly audits on a sampling of all staff’s Registrations to ensure accuracy
Correct unbilled accounts pending Registration information
Reviews IS dictionaries to ensure system efficiency
Remains current with Managed Care affiliations
Conducts staff meetings to ensure effective communications are maintained
Manages front line operations of area of accountability related to meeting/exceeding departmental goals, 5 keys of excellence, DCH Mission and Vision.
Responsibility of Cashier for hospital. Securely maintains cash for all areas and orders replacement cash from Loomis.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.