Patient Access Lead
Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Description Patient Access Lead Under the supervision of the
Patient Access Director/Manager/Supervisor, the Patient Access Lead
is an individual with demonstrated competence in patient access
skill set, prioritizing, multitasking, and coordinating. The
Patient Access Lead will be responsible for overseeing the
registration process for their direct department functions and the
maintenance of a smooth unit flow, providing clerical and
administrative support, and admitting activities in the assigned
unit which may include functions such as pre-registration,
scheduling, and admission, registration, insurance verification,
financial counseling, obtaining, recording and transmitting of
information pertinent to the registration process into the
hospitals ADT system for locations assigned to them. The Patient
Access Lead will be responsible for the organization's registration
productivity reporting and Quality Assurance (QA) process, which
consists of evaluating, monitoring and reporting results to the
Patient Access Management team. The Lead will utilize his/her
medical based background and experience to serve as a key liaison
between onsite and remote patient access locations and to be
involved in continuous professional contact with onsite patient
access personnel, management, and other hospital personnel. The
Patient Access Lead is responsible and will work congruently with
the registration staff to ensure best practices procedures.
Additionally, the Patient Access Lead is instrumental in
communicating with other departments within the facility and to
ensure the processes within the patient access department are
completed daily. Required qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Current BLS (applicable to all employees who work in the
Emergency Room department)
- 1 year of experience as a Patient Access, Registration and/or
Admissions Representative, or related positions as applicable.
- Knowledge of upfront collection and cash practices
- Knowledge of insurance verification process
- Knowledge of financial clearance process (authorization,
notification, etc.)
- Ability to cover shifts as needed
- Excellent and effective oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Internet
Explorer
- Able to type 35-45 wpm
- Ability to serve as a resource for new and existing staff
members as requested or assigned
- Working knowledge of Protected Health Information
- Able to demonstrate understanding of overall department needs,
multitasking, work independently, and require minimal
supervision
- Able to establish priorities appropriately and organize job
responsibilities
- Able to adapt readily and demonstrate flexibility to
accommodate changes in department activity.
- Able to answer telephones with proper etiquette, and answer or
direct calls efficiently
- Able to use a printer, fax, scanner, and photocopier
- Able to use or learn to use the telephone and intercom system,
Pneumatic tube system and Addressograph embosser
- Able to take personal responsibility, respect for self and
others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring and
excellence in customer service
- Able to assist in the development of quality development and
productivity measures
- Ability to deal effectively with many people across a broad
range of cultural backgrounds and ages
- Ability to work independently with little or no
supervision
- Ability to work effectively with many people at various levels
of the organization
- Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external
customers, including, but not limited to, patients, co-workers,
management, physicians, and visitors
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in
accordance to hospital policy Preferred qualifications:
- Associate's Degree
- 3 years experience in admitting, data entry, medical
terminology, computer skills and working with public Our
best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and
your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving
financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on
delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most
vulnerable in our communities About the hospital you will serve.
Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California,
is part of Providence Health & Services, an integrated,
not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, medical clinics,
home health services, affiliated services and educational
facilities in the western United States. Founded in 1942,
Providence Saint John's Health Center enjoys a reputation for
clinical excellence across many disciplines. The 266-bed health
center has a medical staff of more than 900 physicians, 1,800
employees and a host of volunteers who share a commitment to
providing quality care for all. We offer a full comprehensive range
of benefits - see our website for details -
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits About
Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know
me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of
organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk
alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID:
P356432 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Patient Access Job
Function: Revenue Cycle Schedule: Full time Shift: Evening Career
Track: Admin Support Department: 7006 PSJHC PATIENT ACCESS Address:
CA Santa Monica 2121 Santa Monica Blvd Providence is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status,
religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or
federal law.
Keywords: Providence Health & Services, Santa Monica , Patient Access Lead, Other , Santa Monica, California
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