What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front office position at Bayhealth?
Why You'll Love This Job
The Front Office / Patient Access Leader has the responsibility of the operations and functions of the Patient Access areas.
Responsible for Patient Access staff and completion of admission, registration, and pre-registration functions including insurance verification.
Responsible for monitoring productivity, compliance, and staffing for multiple registration points.
The ability to multi-task is a must.
This role will cover multiple freestanding ER / Urgent Care facilities and has direct supervisory responsibilities for Patient Access at those facility(s).
Full-Time Leadership Role - Front Office
Responsibilities
Front Office / Patient Access Leader Job Responsibilities :
- Influence and lead Patient Access Team based on Servant Leadership Principles.
- Maintain an appropriate Patient Access environment that is friendly and respectful.
- Expertise knowledge of and ability to perform Patient Access duties : verifying benefits, check patients in and out and collect copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
- Responsible for hiring, training and termination of Patient Access Staff in conjunction with Leadership.
- Ensures new hires and staff are appropriately trained to perform duties as assigned.
- Conduct performance evaluations for Patient Access Staff.
- Initiates coaching, corrective action and performance improvement plans for staff for attendance, productivity and quality opportunities.
- Meet with staff members monthly for 1 : 1s to discuss employee performance and discuss any potential opportunities for improvements
- Maintain monthly Patient Access Scheduling ensuring all shifts are covered.
- Assists in establishing productivity standards and evaluating staffing requirements (both temporary and permanent) based on volumes.
- Ensures department is meeting OT and productivity standards in line with the current budget and patient volumes.
- Ensures established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards are met and followed by staff under their leadership.
Required Skills
Front Office / Patient Access Leader Skills and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- College degree preferred
- 5 years of experience in a related field required; with 1 year in a Supervisory capacity
- Effectively interact with customers to understand their needs and explain data
- Microsoft Office
- Deal with all levels of staff and management within the organization, board members, as well as the public, under highly stressful conditions.
- Communicate effectively in person and via telephone with members, employer groups, brokers, physicians, and physician office staff using strong dialogue and customer service competencies.
- Familiar with health insurance and the insurance verification process.
- Epic system experience preferred.
- Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to prioritize multiple demands effectively
- Be flexible with hours, as staffing of 24 / 7 units may require flexibility
Required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to employment.
Last updated : 2024-09-03
