What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Patient Access Associate position at Kent Hospital?
Primary Function
Responsible for assisting the Supervisors and Manager with the management of Patient Access Services. Incumbent is responsible for staff training, workflow prioritization, quality reviews, overseeing daily department activities and user support for computer applications.
Responsibilities
-Assist Supervisors and Manager with monitoring daily activities, assigning staff for shifts and distribution of work to maintain appropriate work and patient flow.
-Under the direction of Supervisors, train new staff in computer systems and Workflow processes. Develop and maintain training materials and manuals.Administer competencies for new staff and/or new procedures. Provide guidance and Continuing education to staff, insuring documentation of competency.
- Monitor and provide support for users in multiple computer applications.
-Serves as a reference for staff to answer questions, identify issues and ensure quality standards are adhered to.
-Assist in ensuring the accurate collection of demographic, fiscal and scheduling information by completing quality reviews. Monitor staff productivity daily.
-Proactively identify inter-and intra-departmental process and communication breakdowns.
-Provide recommendations to update and maintain department procedures.
-Resolve or escalate patient, payer, staff and physician concerns.
-Assist Supervisor in compilation of staff performance review.
-Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Specifications
High School diploma and 5 years experience as a Registration Representative or equivalent is required. Working knowledge of medical terminology and strong written and oral communications skills are required. Experience in computer applications, training staff and development of educational materials necessary. Spread sheet and word processing applications preferred.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutionsButler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
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Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
