Patient Access Supervisor

Patient Access Supervisor

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're a dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum. We'll count on your professionalism, expertise, and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. So, if you're looking for a place to use your passion, your ideas and your desire to drive change, this is the opportunity for you.

As the Patient Access Supervisor you will coordinate, supervise and be accountable for the daily activities of central registration department. You will assist the manager of patient access, as needed.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, with on-call duties and flexibility based on operational needs.

We offer 6 weeks of on-the-job training within day shift hours (generally 8:30 am - 5:00 pm).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures that adequate phone coverage is in place at all times; primary liaison with afterhours service to maintain coverage
• Reviews and appropriately approves requests for PTO for all staff under their supervision to meet business needs
• Continually monitors staff attendance and task performance using observation, call monitoring and formal audit tools
• Conducts at least quarterly 1:1 with all staff under their supervision
• Sets daily priorities for the team to ensure timely completion and adherence with department timelines and guidelines
• Produces reports related to non-clinical tasks, as needed
• Develops plans to meet short and long term department needs and objectives
• Identifies and resolves operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, business plan and supervising Manager
• Acts as the primary liaison with supervisors in other areas of business i.e. Continuity of Care, Member Services, IS, etc.
• Product, service or process decisions are most likely to impact individual employees and/or customers (internal or external)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 4+ years of experience working in a hospital patient registration department, physician office setting, OR healthcare insurance company
• 2+ years of healthcare supervisor / manager / leadership OR team lead experience
• Experience with Microsoft Word (create and edit correspondence), Microsoft Excel (ability to create, edit, and sort spreadsheets) and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
• Intermediate proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer applications and apply their use
• Ability to work full time onsite at 1805 Medical Center Dr San Bernardino, CA 92411
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, with on call duties and flexibility based on operational needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with medical OR health terminology
• Healthcare OR insurance benefits experience
• Experience in collections
• Experience with patient access technologies and / OR EMR system

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.