Patient Access Lead Rep- Patient Access

Overview: Monday-Friday 9am-530pm 2-week training Monday-Friday 8am-430pm Job Description Summary Ensures the workload in Patient Access is flowing through the system in a timely manner. Coordinates the needs and requirements of the department with the staff and assigns workload to staff to assure patients are registered timely and information collected is complete and accurate. Job Description Essential Functions Monitors hour by hour the workload of Patient Access Representatives to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks. Acts as support to line staff in answering questions of immediacy and serves in a supervision capacity as appropriate. Assists Supervisor in identifying areas for improvement opportunities and helps determine the best approach for workflow and special projects. Ensures scheduled patients have been accurately pre-registered and managed care requirement met prior to the patient’s arrival. Assists in training new Patient Access staff and maintain staff work schedules. Ensures appropriate tools are available and working properly for staff to complete their jobs. Maintains WQ’s and monitors quality and productivity and reports to supervisor. Education Requirement Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, required. Licensure Requirement (not specified) Certifications (not specified) Skills Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with peers in problem solving. Demonstrated traits of teamwork, cooperation, and displays a positive attitude. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Detailed understanding of the revenue cycle and its impact on the hospital’s bottom line. Strong professional demeanor with the inherent quality to rapidly establish credibility and rapport with staff and customers. Ability to elevate situations to leadership as appropriate. Experience Two years of experience in scheduling, billing, registration, insurance authorization or customer service, required. Experience in a healthcare environment, preferred. Physical Requirements OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Ability to multi-task within a stressful environment. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc