Manager, Patient Access
About The Position
If you're looking for a place to call home and grow your career, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are seeking a Patient Access Manager to join our team that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced, independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and being the first choice for patients and providers in the communities we serve. The Patient Access Manager is responsible for 24/7 daily operations, staffing, training, performance, and overall effectiveness of Patient Access functions, including registration, pre-registration, scheduling, insurance verification, prior authorization, financial clearance, admissions, and switchboard operations. This position plays an important role in ensuring accurate and efficient front-end revenue cycle processes while supporting an exceptional patient experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of healthcare insurance benefits, eligibility, deductibles, coinsurance, out-of-pocket expenses, and benefit exclusions.
- Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding concepts.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven healthcare environment.
- Strong commitment to customer service, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Must meet pre-employment requirements
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of four (4) years of leadership or supervisory experience in healthcare registration, scheduling, insurance verification, Patient Access, patient navigation, or a related healthcare environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Patient Access staff.
- Manage staffing schedules and ensure appropriate departmental coverage.
- Oversee registration, scheduling, insurance verification, authorizations, financial clearance, admissions, and related Patient Access functions.
- Monitor department reports, dashboards, work queues, and key performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, accuracy, efficiency, and patient experience.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, payer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- New Hire orientation, training, competency assessments, and ongoing education within the Patient Access department.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex patient concerns and operational issues.
- Collaborate with clinical departments, physician offices, clinics, Patient Financial Services, and other hospital departments.
- Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and quality.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and system implementations or enhancements.
- Assist with departmental budget management and operational planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
