Supervisor Patient Access Registration

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Job Description Summary:

The supervisor of Patient Access participates in the planning, organizing, and supervision of the Patient Access staff. This supervisor position must be able to resolve problems, mentor staff, and delegating work appropriately. The supervisor oversees all functions of the Patient Access department including but not limited to, supervision of staff, participating in development of departmental goals, and identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, in an effort to increase efficiency.

Responsibilities And Duties:

1. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. 2. Demonstrates competence in providing care and services to patients based on the patients age specific and/or functional needs. 3. All employees shall abide by the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act HIPA a regulations, which help protect the privacy, security, & confidentiality of patient health information. 4. Responsible for ensuring that personal performance reflects the Mission, Vision and Service Pride Standards. 5. Monitors the daily activity of the Patient Access department to ensure all job functions are completed. 6. Develops and implements clinical application systems using knowledge of departmental processes and procedures. 7. Supports department in preparation of testing and training plans as they relate to information system updates and changes. 8. Participates in work performance evaluations of staff. 9. Determines and enforces corrective actions for employee performance. 10. Acts as a resource for troubleshooting employee, system and process problems. Consults with Director regarding unusual problems or complex situations. 1 1. Increase performance of department by identifying opportunities and designing processes to increase efficiency. 12. Responsible for new hire department orientation and the training of job functions. 13. Serves as primary contact for interdepartmental activities. 14. Responsible for administering and communicating department policies, procedures and practices to all employees. 15. Assists the Director with developing and implementing department goals, which support the hospital mission and vision. 16. Regularly attends meetings as appropriate. 17. Performs duties of staff when required. 18. Maintains department records related to department personnel and payroll. 19. Prepares recurring reports of department activity & productivity. Collects, calculates and/or summarizes data, verifies accuracy, and generates tables and/or reports. 20. Performs other duties as assigned, some of which may be essential to the job. Other Job Functions 1. Photocopying, utilizing facsimile equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

One year of systems analyst Experience as MGH Financial Counselor; or three years Experience in Pa