Patient Access Manager II

Conifer Health Solutions•Harlingen, TX

80d

About The Position

Responsible for leading all daily Patient Access operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Others may be assigned. Assists in preparation for both short- and long-range planning recommendations for all Registration Process areas including pre-service and point-of-service financial clearance activities and Patient Access functions. Actively practice budget/cost management. Develop and implement action plans as identified. Manages all operational metrics to ensure the department meets client and Conifer goals including, but not limited to Service Level Agreements and budgetary guidelines. Consistently manages staffing activities in areas of responsibility. This includes documentation and identification of needs, selection of staff, wage/salary activities, orientation and training. Grow/Mentor supervisors and ensure staff engagement and commitment to strategy, mission and goals. Communicate proactively and positively with direct supervisor to ensure personal growth in knowledge and skill set. Enforces departmental policies, practices, procedures, and work rules in accordance with approved hospital policies and assists in the development of new policies according to hospital and corporate guidelines. Consistently communicates appropriate information to staff and provides feedback to Director and CFO. Communicates deficits and problems to supervisor with recommended solutions for improvements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Direct Reports (titles) Supervisor, PA Indirect Reports (titles) Rep, PA I-IV Reports to (titles) Director I or II or Market Director not on site Leadership: Can be standalone leader at a hospital facility; Cannot be MGR, PA II if PAD is on-site

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership and management abilities
Thorough knowledge of computer systems in Health Care Information System
Clear understanding of Revenue Cycle Management and Regulatory Agencies required
Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communications.
Strong knowledge and ability to drive operational metrics.
Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.
Extensive knowledge of relationship between Admitting, Clinical Areas, Financial Areas, and pre-service and point-of-service financial clearance activities.
Must be able to work in sitting position
Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands
Must be “on-call” as needed

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
3-5 years of Health Care Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparation for both short- and long-range planning recommendations for all Registration Process areas including pre-service and point-of-service financial clearance activities and Patient Access functions.
Actively practice budget/cost management.
Develop and implement action plans as identified.
Manages all operational metrics to ensure the department meets client and Conifer goals including, but not limited to Service Level Agreements and budgetary guidelines.
Consistently manages staffing activities in areas of responsibility. This includes documentation and identification of needs, selection of staff, wage/salary activities, orientation and training.
Grow/Mentor supervisors and ensure staff engagement and commitment to strategy, mission and goals.
Communicate proactively and positively with direct supervisor to ensure personal growth in knowledge and skill set.
Enforces departmental policies, practices, procedures, and work rules in accordance with approved hospital policies and assists in the development of new policies according to hospital and corporate guidelines.
Consistently communicates appropriate information to staff and provides feedback to Director and CFO.
Communicates deficits and problems to supervisor with recommended solutions for improvements.

Benefits

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

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