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Job Responsibility:
Oversee daily operations of patient service areas to ensure departmental standards and efficiency are met
Educate and update staff on changes relevant to their roles, policies, and procedures
Manage supplies by ordering within budget guidelines and departmental needs
Assess staffing needs and communicate requirements to leadership
ensure compliance with personnel policies
Provide leadership and support to patient services staff, including training, orientation, work direction, and performance input
Create and adjust staff schedules for optimal efficiency and patient throughput, including breaks, meetings, and peak volume coverage
Assist with financial processes, including point-of-service collections, cash reconciliation, and bank deposits
monitor department work queues
Support HR functions, such as interviewing, onboarding, staff development, and resolving employee concerns
Ensure accurate patient registration, including demographic, insurance, and financial information
maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
Verify insurance coverage and financial responsibility, explain obligations to patients, and refer to Financial Advocates when needed
Maintain regulatory compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, Medicare notices, consent forms, and other required documentation
obtain signatures as needed
Deliver exceptional customer service, including greeting patients, answering inquiries, scheduling appointments, coordinating assistance, and fostering a welcoming environment
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Two years of experience in either Patient Access or any of the following related experience
general physician office support or billing office, insurance office, customer service/hospitality, or call center (any industry)
Demonstrates organizational values and behaviors, serving as a role model for Advocate Health’s purpose and standards
Effective leadership and team-building skills, including delegation, motivating staff, managing priorities, and decision-making
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of explaining policies, procedures, and financial responsibilities to staff and patients
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including data collection and interpretation for operational improvements and planning
Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, multitasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines independently in fast-paced settings
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring compliance and quality in all processes
Outstanding customer service and service recovery skills, maintaining professionalism and empathy in diverse situations
Technical proficiency with healthcare systems, including EPIC, insurance verification tools, patient liability estimation, Microsoft Office, and related technologies
Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and applicable state/federal requirements
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical teams, and patients, resolving issues and supporting patient care needs
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs