Atrium Health

Compensation

Full Description

Major Responsibilities - Oversee daily operations of patient service areas to ensure departmental standards and efficiency are met. - Educate and update staff on changes relevant to their roles, policies, and procedures. - Manage supplies by ordering within budget guidelines and departmental needs. - Assess staffing needs and communicate requirements to leadership; ensure compliance with personnel policies. - Provide leadership and support to patient services staff, including training, orientation, work direction, and performance input. - Create and adjust staff schedules for optimal efficiency and patient throughput, including breaks, meetings, and peak volume coverage. - Assist with financial processes, including point-of-service collections, cash reconciliation, and bank deposits; monitor department work queues. - Support HR functions, such as interviewing, onboarding, staff development, and resolving employee concerns. - Ensure accurate patient registration, including demographic, insurance, and financial information; maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality. - Verify insurance coverage and financial responsibility, explain obligations to patients, and refer to Financial Advocates when needed. - Maintain regulatory compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, Medicare notices, consent forms, and other required documentation; obtain signatures as needed. - Deliver exceptional customer service, including greeting patients, answering inquiries, scheduling appointments, coordinating assistance, and fostering a welcoming environment. Minimum Job Requirements Education - High school diploma or GED. Certification / Registration / License - None Experience - Two years of experience in either Patient Access or any of the following related experience; general physician office support or billing office, insurance office, customer service/hospitality, or call center (any industry).     Knowledge / Skills / Abilities - Demonstrates organizational values and behaviors, serving as a role model for Advocate Health’s purpose and standards. Effective leadership and team-building skills, including delegation, motivating staff, managing priorities, and decision-making. - Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of explaining policies, procedures, and financial responsibilities to staff and patients. - Analytical and problem-solving skills, including data collection and interpretation for operational improvements and planning. - Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, multitasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines independently in fast-paced settings. - Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring compliance and quality in all processes. - Outstanding customer service and service recovery skills, maintaining professionalism and empathy in diverse situations. - Technical proficiency with healthcare systems, including EPIC, insurance verification tools, patient liability estimation, Microsoft Office, and related technologies. - Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and applicable state/federal requirements. - Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical teams, and patients, resolving issues and supporting patient care needs.   Physical Requirements And Working Conditions - May require travel, with exposure to weather and road conditions. - Respond promptly to patient emergencies occurring in clerical areas; CPR certification may be required based on location. - Notary licensure/training may be required depending on service line or facility. - Operate necessary equipment to perform job duties safely and effectively. - Work environment includes office and patient contact, with possible exposure to ill or contagious individuals. - Physical mobility and stamina, including frequent sitting/standing transitions, extended periods of standing or sitting, and ability to move throughout the workday. - Ability to lift and push/pull: frequently up to 10 lbs., occasionally 20 lbs. or more, and push/pull up to 50 lbs. with assistance. - Sensory and motor requirements, including clear speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for keyboard data entry; flexible scheduling and on-call availability may be required. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.