Supervisor Patient Access

Department: 10261 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - South Suburban IL ED Arrival Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Patient Access/Service experience in an ER environment strongly preferred 2nd Shift Position with expectation of a weekend rotation Pay Range $28.55 - $42.85 Major Responsibilities: Based on operational hours (24/7), has 24 hour accountability at assigned sites, oversees and manages daily operations, delegates responsibilities to appropriate staff, and maintains adequate staffing levels. In collaboration with the manager or director, sets short and long-term goals based on established priorities of the department and facility objectives. Collaborates with interdisciplinary management, Patient Access Services (PAS) Quality and Training, Information Systems (IS), Business Office, and other leadership to standardize policies, work standards and processes. Considers needs of finance, government agencies, business operations, marketing, and site strategic initiatives. Resolves issues or inaccuracies involving hospital business office billing. Participates in multidisciplinary teams for process improvement. Utilizes performance improvement techniques and quality/quantity standards to analyze processes in order to streamline workflow design operations and improve quality and service. Surveys satisfaction of physicians, office staff, patients and patient families. Follows up on problems/issues to maximize customer satisfaction and quality. Recognizes situations or signs of patient, physician or visitor discontent that may evolve into possible public relations and/or risk management issues and acts proactively. Responsible for monitoring departmental cost performance and productivity, and maintaining operations within budget. Provides justification for variances and volume impact to manager or director. Responsible for developing and maintaining processes to improve revenue cycle performance. Coordinates PAS staff training and other appropriate user training for all updates and enhancements to PAS software. Maintains current knowledge and understanding of government rules and regulations (i.e. privacy, confidentiality and consent issues), advising staff on specific issues or changes as they occur. Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business. Education Required: High School Graduate. Experience Required: Typically requires 3 years of experience in patient registration in a healthcare setting. Prior leadership experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Prior experience with such things as: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patient admitting software, centralized scheduling or call center setting, Joint Commission standards, Medical Insurance/Medicare, and medical legal consent. Leadership or senior level staff experience, preferably in medical admitting or similar environment. Must possess a high level of demonstrable customer service/customer relations skills typically obtained through customer service work experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated organizational, coaching, and counseling skills, including the ability to supervise large numbers of staff in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment. Proven effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and decision-making skills. Self-directed, flexible and possesses the ability to handle a high degree of pressure with effective time-management. Intermediate computer skills with Windows applications and other automated systems. Maintains competency with hardware, software and interface components of the PAS information technology systems. Previous experience in multi-department or multi-facility supervision preferred. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more 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 Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care