| Location | Hartford, CT |
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
POSITION IS ON SITE IN HARTFORD, CT
LOCAL RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Position Purpose
Manages all onsite Patient Access operations, maximizing patient throughput while gathering appropriate critical data to obtain reimbursement for services rendered. Responsible for leading and directing the work of all onsite front-end operations within the Patient Access department. Motivates staff to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction and to meet the organization goals for customer service and financial performance.
What you will do
Provide guidance and direction to assigned staff in Inpatient Admissions, Outpatient Registration, Emergency Department Registration, Financial Counseling, and other onsite/offsite locations
Responsible for front end unbilled management and denial prevention
Provide operational guidance and direction to assigned staff to ensure service integration, effective coordination of departmental work activities, and quality job performance
Serve as primary liaison regarding registration and/or pre-service functions (Inpatient Admissions, Outpatient, Emergency Department, Series, Ambulatory Surgery, Clinic, and Lab Specimen Registrations)
Serve as a subject matter expert for developing training materials, systems, procedures, and new programs
Lead the redesign of registration processes and systems to improve overall patient experience, data integrity, and staff productivity
Manage timely and professional follow-up to customer complaints and issues
Manage regular ongoing performance feedback cycle, performs associate evaluations, and reviews and approves performance goals
Analyze and display data in meaningful formats; develop and communicate policies/procedures and other business documentation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
3+ years of relevant patient access/intake experience
3+ years supervisory experience required
Knowledge of all aspects of patient access operations, including but not limited to patient registration, point-of-service, medical necessity, bed management and collections
Experience in a complex, multi-site environment preferred
Emergency Department experience STRONGLY preferred
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full time 40hrs M-F days
Excellent benefits - starting day 1!
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.