Supervisor, Patient Access (On-Site) (H) - Ft Lauderdale

Supervisor, Patient Access

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Clinical Access has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Supervisor, Patient Access to work at our UHealth Fort Lauderdale location.

The Supervisor, Patient Access (On-Site) (H) oversees and supervises the day-to-day business and clinical support operations of assigned location and Tier 1 team responsible for ensuring a smooth operational patient flow by providing a wide range of critical front end revenue cycle and clinic support operations, for hospital and practice-based locations across the University of Miami Health System. The Supervisor, Patient Access (On-Site) (H) anticipates patient volume, monitors patient flow, and staff productivity, to ensure that all patients, customers, visitors, and staff are well served by provided a pleasant and organized atmosphere, appropriate for all ages, ethnic groups, and physical handicaps.

• Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
• Orients, trains, evaluates, and monitors registration staff, using positive reinforcement and recognition.
• Ensures that staff members adhere to all established policies and procedures.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and scheduling to accommodate daily expected volumes.
• Communicates any patient flow issues to appropriate managing staff.
• Verifies patient demographic and insurance information, and edits information, as necessary.
• Explains consent for treatment, financial liability, and HIPPA to patients.
• Initiates performance management processes to address on-going performance issues.
• Makes every effort to collect outstanding patient account balances, runs end of day reports, ensures accurate accounting of collected funds, and deposits funds.
• Identifies and recommends process changes that will improve overall performance and efficiency of the registration process.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
• Monitors staff compliance with key business initiatives and inspires team to achieve established Key Performance Indicators including but not limited to patient satisfaction, co-pay, and previous balance collections, registration processing time, and denials.
• Maintains harmonious and collaborative working relationship with all healthcare team members.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.