PreAccess Manager

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. This position is located in Springfield, MA and is an onsite position Huron partners with Baystate Health to jointly manage the entire Revenue Cycle department, driving operational excellence and financial performance while ensuring a patient-first experience. As part of this collaborative model, the PreAccess Manager leads preservice operations, overseeing front-end revenue cycle functions that directly impact patient satisfaction and organizational success. This role ensures seamless workflows across registration, insurance verification, authorization, admitting and/or financial counseling. The Manager is responsible for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all preaccess activities while supporting team performance and engagement. Working within Huron’s managed services framework, this role collaborates with Patient Access leadership, Baystate Health stakeholders, and Huron partners to implement best practices, enhance processes, and support strategic initiatives that transform healthcare operations. Manage and coordinate PreAccess activities, ensuring timely and accurate registration, insurance verification, and financial clearance. Coordinate daily operational responsibilities with the PreAccess team to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and revenue cycle best practices. Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce denials. Demonstrate a consistent standard of excellence, ensuring all team activities align with departmental and organizational expectations. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Patient Access Managers, Baystate Health, and Huron leadership to resolve escalated operational and patient-related issues. Support staffing plans, schedule adherence, and resource allocation to ensure appropriate second-shift coverage. Assist in onboarding, training, and development of team members to build capability and support performance goals. Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to initiatives aligned with Huron and Baystate Health objectives. Provide support for Human Resource-related processes, including employee relations, performance management, and engagement. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, interpret data, and implement effective solutions. Effective written and verbal communication skills to provide clear direction, elevate concerns, and influence team performance. Ability to collaborate with team members and leadership to support operational goals and improve processes. Demonstrated leadership ability, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management of staff.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

Current permanent U.S. work authorization required. Minimum of 3 years of Patient Access experience in a healthcare setting. 1–2 years of progressive leadership experience in a supervisory or lead role. Strong knowledge of revenue cycle processes, insurance requirements, and patient access workflows. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and patient access systems. Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities. Ability to support 24/7 operations in partnership with leadership, including participation in on-call coverage as needed. Ability to be onsite at Baystate Health facilities in Springfield, Massachusetts is required. The estimated salary range for this job is $80,000 - $105,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy and Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. Position Level Manager Country United States of America At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues. Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huron Consulting Group