Director, Patient Access

This position is on-site at Adventist Health Portland.

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary:

Maintains direct responsibility for operational and strategic leadership to plan, organize, direct and evaluate patient access functions. Develops, deploys and drives change management strategies for patient access. Provides input and decision-making regarding redesign or optimization within patient access processes. Develops and oversees department efficiency in meeting goals and implements plans for improvement.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' related experience: Preferred
• Experience leading people as a manager or above in the PAS environment.: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Coaches employees to correct processes both individually and during monthly area meetings. Educates staff on existing and updated protocols for hospital/clinic services. Provides statistics to management on registration errors to assure integrity of data and education of staff, as needed.
• Responsible for tracking, trending, and reporting vendor management outcomes as it relates to patient access. Controls planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities and recommending and implementing changes to methods.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.