Senior Patient Access Operations Coordinator (PRN/As Needed)

Children's National Hospital

1d • $57,970 - $96,616 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for coordination of business operations of the Patient Access Department. Supervise, train, mentor, and develop staff to ensure departmental objectives are met. Responsible to coordinate the business and administrative operations of the 24/7 Patient Access Department. Perform supervisory duties which include hire, train, and evaluate the Patient Access team. (Admissions, Emergency Department, Laboratory and Radiology Registration and Scheduling, and Financial Clearance). Emphasis is placed on customer service, patient satisfaction, staff development, and fiscal goals. Responsible to assist in managing the financial aspects of the department and the quality assurance activities. Work with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement. This position will rotate call, weekend and shift coverage as needed. In addition, will float between the different locations within Patient Access (SZ Campus, United Medical Center and Off-site Ancillary locations), as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Associate's Degree Business Administration or health care preferred (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Minimum Work Experience 4 years Related and progressive experience (Required)
• 7 years Without degree; related and progressive experience, preferably in healthcare field (Required)
• 1 year Supervisory or leadership experience in healthcare operations (Required)
• Required Skills/Knowledge Computer literacy
• Demonstrated problem solving, root-cause analysis, and critical thinking skills
• High energy, self starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to set and accomplish goals and project deadlines timely
• Ability to handle the public and hospital staff professionally in all encounters
• Ability to type 35-40 WPM. Must be able to successfully pass typing and Microsoft proficiency assessment.
• Knowledge of insurances, medical terminology, and CPT-4/ICD-10 coding required.
• CHA A Certification within first year of hire

Responsibilities

• Staff Development: Under the direction of management, supervise, train, mentor and develop all Patient Access staff. Conduct performance evaluations and manage staff performance goals. Establish work schedules for the staff; ensure proper coverage; work to develop a float pool; rotate call schedule as needed/weekends and holidays.
• Quality Control: Run and analyze standard reports and ensure mistakes are corrected. Monitor and supervise quality control of staff in registration process; well versed in all Patient Access functions; maintain and monitor billing system and review monthly reports; required to work at least 2 shifts a month on a different site or different shift. Maintain and monitor billing system and review monthly reports. Complete on line registration with parents/guardian via telephone or in person, as a backup to staff. Verify insurance eligibility and coverage. Enter charges and diagnostic codes into appropriate systems. Manage work list to ensure they are addressed in a timely manner; fax order queues and email requests; review patient portal work list continuously throughout the day and address inquiries immediately.
• Coordinate: Coordinate communication with other CNMC departments, such as Human Resources, IT , Purchasing and Engineering. Coordinate general office support for the clinic. Respond to inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Administrative Assistant: Perform administrative tasks such as payroll, time records, and petty cash and check requests. Monitor the ordering of office supply . Create/develop reports as needed. Attend and Conduct staff meetings.
• Safety: Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

Benefits

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree