Supervisor, Patient Access (On-Site) (H)

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine•Miami, FL

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Patient Access (On-Site) oversees and supervises the day-to-day business and clinical support operations of assigned location and Tier 1 team responsible for ensuring a smooth operational patient flow by providing a wide range of critical front end revenue cycle and clinic support operations, for hospital and practice-based locations across the University of Miami Health System The Supervisor, Patient Access (On-Site) anticipates patient volume, monitors patient flow, and staff productivity, to ensure that all patients, customers, visitors, and staff are well served by provided a pleasant and organized atmosphere, appropriate for all ages, ethnic groups, and physical handicaps.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
Orients, trains, evaluates, and monitors registration staff, using positive reinforcement and recognition.
Ensures that staff members adhere to all established policies and procedures.
Assists with planning, organizing, and scheduling to accommodate daily expected volumes.
Communicates any patient flow issues to appropriate managing staff.
Verifies patient demographic and insurance information, and edits information, as necessary.
Explains consent for treatment, financial liability, and HIPPA to patients.
Initiates performance management processes to address on-going performance issues.
Makes every effort to collect outstanding patient account balances, runs end of day reports, ensures accurate accounting of collected funds, and deposits funds.
Identifies and recommends process changes that will improve overall performance and efficiency of the registration process.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
Monitors staff compliance with key business initiatives and inspires team to achieve established Key
Performance Indicators including but not limited to patient satisfaction, co-pay, and previous balance collections, registration processing time, and denials
Maintains harmonious and collaborative working relationship with all healthcare team members.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Projects a welcoming professional demeanor.
Interacts and work effectively with patients of all ages, and the healthcare team to ensure a favorable first impression and positive patient experience.
Coordinates wide range of functions from prearrival to discharge utilizing multiple systems including but not limited to: EPIC MyChart, Grand Central ADT, Cadence, Prelude, Radiant, OP Time, Care Everywhere, Resolute, Nice inContact Communication, and Aria Oncology simultaneously and independently to service patients promptly in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.
Performs pre-service validation prior to patient's appointment for in person or virtual visits.
Assists patients in navigating self-serve technology options including but not limited to MyChart and Self check-in kiosks, in person or remotely.
Coordinates patient flow to ensure timely check-in and arrival to service area.
Obtains, confirms, and accurately enters and updates demographic, financial, and clinical HIPAA protected information.
Reviews real time eligibility insurance responses and/or master contract tool and updates coverages as needed.
Conducts critical communication with patients or legal guardian facilitating the understanding of and obtaining signature on legal, ethical, and compliance related documents that must be presented and thoroughly explained to the patient prior to services being rendered.
Answers and triages incoming calls, listens to patient/customers' needs, responds to questions, provides helpful solutions, directs calls, and documents messages using appropriate software in accordance with established protocol.
Collects and processes large amounts of currency and performs end of day cash-drawer reconciliation and timely bank deposits.
Cross trained to carry out all Front-End Revenue Cycle and Clinical Support functions and able to float across all areas and assist as needed.
Knowledge of health care regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements including but not limited to: OSHA, HIPAA, JC, AHCA, EMTALA, and CMS.