Patient Access Supervisor
Norwich, NY - USA
Job Summary
UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CTs best choice for patient-centered healthcare!
UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location
Expected Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours/week
Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct supervision coaching mentoring training and day-to-day support to Customer Service Representatives to ensure exceptional service to patients clients and care team members.
- Monitor front-end workflows to ensure accurate and complete capture of patient demographic and insurance information in the EHR.
- Oversee pre-registration registration scheduling support check-in check-out point-of-service collections deposits follow-up appointments consents required forms and patient information updates.
- Support insurance verification and financial clearance workflows by ensuring staff follow established processes and escalate issues timely.
- Ensure all sliding fee scale applications are accurately processed and entered into the EMR system in accordance with established procedures.
- Manage patient work queues daily to ensure errors are reviewed and resolved prior to patient visits whenever possible.
- Serve as a front-line resource for Operations Clinical teams Revenue Cycle and EMR team members by helping resolve patient access scheduling registration and customer service issues.
- Collaborate with site managers and clinical leadership to support scheduling practices that promote access to care and a positive patient experience.
- Assist with implementation and streamlining of patient access workflows related to registration insurance verification customer service and financial clearance.
- Ensure Customer Service Representatives follow relevant healthcare regulations organizational policies HIPAA requirements and patient access procedures.
- Support onboarding training competency development performance feedback and routine personnel matters in collaboration with the Patient Access Manager.
- Track and monitor assigned patient access metrics reports work queues and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Provide follow-up outreach to patients seeking UCFS services and support timely resolution of general inquiries.
- Promote a patient-centered inclusive collaborative and participative team culture within Patient Access.
- Other duties as assigned by the Patient Access Manager.
Why UCFS
Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS a Federally Qualified Health Center we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services primary care dental case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Associate degree in health administration business or related field preferred
- 3 years of directly related experience in customer service patient access medical or behavioral health reception registration scheduling insurance verification revenue cycle or similar healthcare setting.
- 1 year of supervisory lead or team coordination within healthcare RCM highly preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- FQHC experience highly preferred.
Minimum Certificates Licenses Registrations
- No certificates licenses and /or registrations are required for this position.
Minimum Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of front-end Revenue Cycle workflows including patient access registration scheduling insurance verification and point-of-service collections
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel to other UCFS Healthcare sites in Colchester Griswold Norwich New London and Plainfield as needed.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems EPIC preferred.
- Excellent communication interpersonal organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead motivate coach and develop staff while maintaining accountability and positive working relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to review reports dashboards work queues or other operational data to monitor activity and identify trends.
UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:
- Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
- Income Security - 401(k) Plan 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
- Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation 4 Floating Holidays 10 Sick Days 8 Federal Holidays
- Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
- Fun - Appreciation Education and Team-Building Events
Automated Employment Decision Technology (AEDT) Notice (CT CART Act):
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EEO Policy:
UCFSis strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient client and resident care and an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation and genetic information or disability as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager