Sr Director, Patient Access

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.

49d

About The Position

The Sr. Director of the Patient Access is responsible for all operations and outcomes of Patient Access initiatives and strategies across the organization. Oversight includes the Patient Access Optimization, Capacity Management, Referral Center and Patient Access Center teams. As such, the Sr. Director is expected to provide operational and strategic direction, vision, leadership and tactical implementation of plans and systems to optimize patient access while delivering a seamless patient experience. The Sr. Director is considered an expert in their field and stays abreast of industry best practices and trends. This role has a direct impact on the patient experience by influencing the workflows that assure the right patient, the right doctor, at the right time. This leader fosters and promotes a culture of excellence in customer service to internal and external clients. They build trust and collaboration across the team by enhancing employee engagement, addressing performance results and providing coaching and mentoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
5 - 10 years’ experience in an ambulatory patient access leadership role
Epic Cadence certified
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated leadership qualities and abilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead and complete multiple, complex projects on time with high quality results
Appreciation of timeliness with resolving issues and determining priorities. Strong planning and delegation skills, including ability to develop and cross-train staff
Strong knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and customer service metrics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in a demanding, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment
Experience working with Microsoft Windows applications

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Operational oversight and performance management of a centralized, multi-specialty call center.
Leads and develops the organization’s Patient Access strategies; including but not limited to clinician standards, EHR optimization, technology integration, telehealth, and more.
Plans, develops, and implements policies and procedures to ensure maximum access for patients, while maintaining a high level of satisfaction in the delivery of customer service to patients and families.
Develops, implements and analyzes key dashboards and reporting to provide regular and consistent feedback and holds all teams accountable for performance measures.
Effectively interprets and communicates metrics and patient feedback to the appropriate departments to enhance customer service, as well as identify areas for service improvements and changes in procedures.
Works collaboratively with physician leaders/chairs and clinical management team regarding process improvements, technology enhancements, and other operational recommendations.
Promotes a service-oriented culture by developing initiatives to improve the quality of service to better meet patient, family and internal client needs and expectations.
Serves as a content expert for best practices that contribute to best practice models of patient access.
Maintains Epic certification in Cadence and understands integration with other Epic applications and third-party systems.
Works closely with Patient Experience, Information Services and operational stakeholders to prioritize projects, requests and system enhancements.
Responsible for performance management, employee discipline, and staff development.
Coordinates system enhancements and modifications with IT and Telecommunication staff as needed.
Oversees an effective, cost-conscious budget, including staff payroll, recruitment of new staff, and ordering of supplies.