Manager Patient Access Services - Emergency Department

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides vision and leadership for the Patient Access teams in a multi-facility integrated delivery health system. Provides leadership and direction to the staff to assure appropriate and timely communication and information regarding medical service access, physician and service referral, and direction to all services offered. Supports internal and external customer needs and offers input on process improvement to meet those needs via resources available throughout the System.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 7 years-Relevant experience
Minimum of 2 years-Managerial/Supervisory
Builds Relationships
Critical Thinking
Manages Projects And Functions
Mentoring Skills
Organizing

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing a 24/7 healthcare department, preferably within an Emergency Department setting.
Epic proficiency
Track record of leading teams, improving workflows, and supporting exceptional patient experiences

Responsibilities

Assures the values, goals and objectives of patient access are reflected and maintained across system operations.
Manages human resource issues such as staff position descriptions, performance evaluations, hiring, selecting, promoting and disciplinary actions as required.
Displays proficiency in recruitment, selection, motivation and development of staff.
Collaborates with the division leadership team to establish and maintain a staff orientation and ongoing education program, assessment of staff competency and productivity monitoring.
Manages assigned areas including participation in annual budget preparation, operational and capital budget and ongoing evaluation and reporting of budget deviations.
Provides leadership in Patient Access Services, promoting a seamless delivery of services to patients and members.
Delegates and provides leadership and professional development of direct reports.
Establishes credibility and collaborative working relationships within and outside the organization to initiate develop and direct strategic and tactical initiatives to meet the patient access functions.
Develops and collaborates on and implements system policies and procedures related to patient access, patient registration and inpatient scheduling.
Ensures that all areas of responsibility perform accurately and efficiently throughout the system which includes collaboration with physicians, financial managers and administrators to identify and utilize resources appropriately, maintaining a qualified workforce, accurate and timely monitoring and reporting of data forecasting changes in activity and monitoring trends.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.