Patient Access Team Lead

This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Pride Health is hiring a Patient Access Team Lead to support our client's healthcare facility in Penn Yan, NY.
 
Job Details: 
Schedule:  Full-time, Monday–Friday, 5x8-hour shifts scheduled between 6:30 AM–4:30 PM.
Location:  Penn Yan, NY – 14456.
Float / Coverage Area: 
Job Type: Local contract
Contract Length: 18 weeks Contract (Possible extension)
Pay Range: $20.00 to $22.00/hour*
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.  
 
Duties: 

• Lead and support daily Patient Access/registration operations.
• Train, coach, and provide performance feedback to staff.
• Ensure accurate patient demographic, financial, and insurance information.
• Monitor referrals, authorizations, registrations, collections, productivity, and accuracy.
• Help prevent denials, penalties, revenue loss, and registration errors.
• Serve as a system/software super user and support staff with technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, payer requirements, and regulations.
• Analyze reports and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Patient Financial Services, Care Management, Scheduling, Laboratory, physician offices, and other departments.
• Assist the Manager with training programs and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements: 

• Education: High school diploma/equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred. 
• License(s):N/A
• Certification(s): N/A
• Years of experience: 

• Minimum 2 years of Patient Access or Patient Financial Services experience.
• Knowledge of insurance, regulatory requirements, medical terminology, CPT, and ICD-10.
• Experience with front-end collections.

• Skills/Specialties/Technology:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information and work effectively with the public.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.