Supervisor Patient Access – Samaritan Hospital

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

4d•$25 - $37

About The Position

Supervisor Patient Access – Samaritan Hospital - FT Rotating Shift Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules We offer great benefits including: Competitive Pay, Paid Leave, Shift Differentials, just to name a few. Supervisor, Pre-Service Purpose Frontline, department-based role that supervises daily functions of assigned area(s). Provides clear direction & manages / advances people, processes, structures & / or programs that support direct / indirect care. Demonstrates behaviors in alignment with culture & creates / supports comprehensive strategies & measures progress to achieve desired outcomes. Essential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Work Focus: Responsible for the daily operations & the oversight of staff. Supervisors work in collaboration with department managers to manage staff & department effectively. Participates in & contributes to the performance management/review process. Implements departmental plans & priorities identified by accountable leaders. May participate & recommend in the hiring & selection process. Responds promptly & directly to meet or exceed customers’ needs. Process Focus: Follows standards of performance & work processes in designated areas. Coordinates staff scheduling & assignment. Reviews & approves administrative functions (time, payroll, expense).Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards. Communication: Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses & / or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts. Environment: Performs work in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy manner; Self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks guidance when needed. Demonstrates flexibility & self-direction by responding as a team player. Helps to create a positive work environment that promotes productivity. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others. Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Functional Role Supervisor, Pre-service Ensures adequate controls are maintained over cash collections & that payments are properly handled by hospital policy & are accurately recorded & promptly forwarded to the Cashiers Office Coordinates investigation & appropriate resolution of problems from patient/family or staff complaints. Resolves patient questions regarding payment requirements/charges referred by scheduling & verification team colleagues. Supervisor, Patient Access Maintains & demonstrates knowledge to successfully supervise each functional area of the hospital including, but not limited to all outpatient registration points, emergency room registration, admissions, bed assignment & financial counseling. Regularly monitors the patient tracking system, registration reports & financial clearance activities to ensure patients are registered within key performance standards. Monitors all financial clearance activity ensuring all accounts are verified at time of service & meet medical necessity requirements. Coordinates investigation & appropriate resolution of problems from patient/family or staff complaints. Resolves patient questions regarding payment requirements/charges referred by the registrars. Provides operational guidance & support to assigned team, disseminates policy/procedure updates, supports coverage of other departmental divisions as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) to three (3) years experience working in a Pre-service or Patient Access operations with supervisory or lead responsibilities.
Obtain National certification in HFMA CRCR, NAHAM CHAA & / or NAHAM CHAM required within one (1) year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
Patient accounting experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operations & the oversight of staff.
Supervisors work in collaboration with department managers to manage staff & department effectively.
Participates in & contributes to the performance management/review process.
Implements departmental plans & priorities identified by accountable leaders.
May participate & recommend in the hiring & selection process.
Follows standards of performance & work processes in designated areas.
Coordinates staff scheduling & assignment.
Reviews and approves administrative functions (time, payroll, expense).
Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards.
Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives
Proactively recognizes, addresses & / or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts.
Ensures adequate controls are maintained over cash collections & that payments are properly handled by hospital policy & are accurately recorded & promptly forwarded to the Cashiers Office
Coordinates investigation & appropriate resolution of problems from patient/family or staff complaints.
Resolves patient questions regarding payment requirements/charges referred by scheduling & verification team colleagues.
Maintains & demonstrates knowledge to successfully supervise each functional area of the hospital including, but not limited to all outpatient registration points, emergency room registration, admissions, bed assignment & financial counseling.
Regularly monitors the patient tracking system, registration reports & financial clearance activities to ensure patients are registered within key performance standards.
Monitors all financial clearance activity ensuring all accounts are verified at time of service & meet medical necessity requirements.
Resolves patient questions regarding payment requirements/charges referred by the registrars.
Provides operational guidance & support to assigned team, disseminates policy/procedure updates, supports coverage of other departmental divisions as required.