Director of Patient Services Job Description

Director of Patient Services Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Director of Patient Services to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Serves on various executive committees and makes recommendations to Administrator;
  • Facilitates, organizes, and manages on call duties;
  • Responsible for nursing services in a 24 hours per day, seven days per week operation;
  • Timely and appropriate assignment of staff to new and existing patients;
  • Ensures Quality Assurance for patient care;
  • Create, revise, and implement policies and procedures;
  • Manage projects with responsibility for overall success;
  • Establish and maintain effective daily communications with Client Success Managers;
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and disciplinary functions associated with assigned area;
  • Collaborates with other department leaders to further enhance the employee and client experience;
  • Serve the needs of your teammates and customers;
  • Oversee all Patient Service and Support Service teams;
  • Takes ownership of respective area to deliver the best patient and client experience possible;
  • Reports daily to VP/GM of any service gaps;
  • Responsible for achieving department goals.

Requirements:

  • Five (5) years prior experience in direct patient care setting;
  • Current NYS Registered Nurse;
  • Working knowledge of the NYS Department of Health (DOH) guidelines, rules and regulations, as well as, LHCSA and ALP regulatory requirements;
  • Strong collaborator who deeply understands the audience you’re engaged with;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely;
  • Possesses key competencies including superior communication skills, conflict management, organization and time management, as well as decision-making;
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics;
  • Proactive in actions;
  • Excellent organization and leadership skills;
  • Seven (7) plus years of proven experience in Director of Customer Service role or equivalent;
  • BS or BA or equivalent education and experience;
  • In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles;
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook;
  • Advanced written and communication skills;
  • Seven (7) plus years of proven experience in a Sales or Sales Support role or equivalent.