Patient Services Supervisor - Radiology/ Oncology Diagnostic Imaging, Providence Hospital / Mitchell Cancer Institute
USA Health
Mobile, Alabama
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cancer, Co-Payments, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Demographics, Diagnostic Radiology, Disciplinary Action, Fax Machines, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Infection Control, Insurance, Leadership, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Office Equipment, Oncology, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Telephone Skills, Telephone Triage, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Mobile, Alabama
POSTED
15 days ago
Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities:
Supervises oncology Intake navigation and patient services team
Coordinates, participates and supervises the intake process for new patients referred to MCI: assists managers in conducting Interviews, assigning duties, approving time off, and handling disciplinary issues
Participates In the hiring of staff and holds staff accountable through employee evaluations and disciplinary actions if needed
Supports continuous Improvement and training needs of new hires
Pre services functions. and assists others with Issues
Supports continuous improvement and training needs for new hires and new processes
Employs excellent customer service skills in accordance to USA I.D.E.A.L customer service standards
Demonstrates maturity and professionalism with patients. staff, and leaders
Proactively updates patients on waits and delays, responds to patient needs and complaints
Proactively identifies opportunities for Improvement and facilitates problem resolution
Maintains strong working relationships with administrative and clinical teams
Obtains patient demographic and Insurance Information
Following registration standards or USA Health
Verifies and updates patient demographic and insurance information each visit
Collects co-payments, prior balance, and other payments as deemed necessary: generates end of batch dally reports tor dally deposit
Reviews and endorses dally deposit and accuracy of cash drawers: schedules all follow up appointments consistent with patients' needs and clinic scheduling guidelines
Coordinates future appointments with current appointments scheduled
Provides patients with appropriate discharge paperwork and instructions as necessary
Answers general telephone inquiries with exemplary phone etiquette professionalism, and in a courteous manner
Triages phone messages to appropriate clinical pools with proper grammar and punctuation
Communicates basic information to patients and customers such as Insurance, parking, and driving directions
Reviews email daily to stay current with clinic communication
Maintains the physical environment or safety of staff and patients
Informs site leadership when necessary office supplies and forms are running low, and if any issues occur
Sorts and distributes faxes and mall on a dally basis
Ensures daily functioning of office equipment
Travels to various MCI locations to provide coverage, as needed
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years clerical experience in a customer service or healthcare setting. Required
Supervisory experience Preferred
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.