Patient Access Supervisor

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Birmingham, AL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing guidance and mentoring of new and/or existing staff with daily work effort and proper handling of accounts. 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) - Rep, PA I-IV. 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. 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!

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
4 plus years experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area
5 plus years experience in Patient Access preferred
2 plus years in supervisory or lead role preferred

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
2 or 4 year college degree in Business, Accounting, Medical Administration or related area preferred

Responsibilities

Provides daily support/mentoring/training to new hires as well as existing Patient Access staff. Provides assistance in managing escalated issues as needed.
Assists in preparation for both short and long range planning recommendations for all Registration Process areas including; Admitting, Centralized Scheduling, Emergency Department and any on or offsite clinics.
Maintains positive customer service at all times, assisting staff in resolving issues.
Enforces departmental policies, practices, procedures and work rules in accordance with approved department and hospital policies and assists in the development and implementation of new policies according to hospital and corporate guidelines.
Responsible for the monitoring of daily activity and completion of performance and metric reports such as financial clearance reports; also can perform special projects and reporting when assigned.
Perform all Patient Access functions as needed.
Acts as part of the management team to ensure that the group is meeting all operational goals.