What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Patient Access Contact Centers - Operator Services & POS position at Lensa?
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Description
The Director of Patient Access Contact Centers provides strategic and operational leadership over Emory Healthcare's patient access contact centers. This role is responsible for optimizing performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality patient service, and driving efficiency through standardization and technology. The Director collaborates with internal stakeholders to align the contact center strategy with broader organizational goals and ensures key performance metrics are consistently met. The position also focuses on team development, technology implementation, and operational excellence.
Strong leadership and team development abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage change and drive process improvements. Proficiency in contact center technologies and reporting tools. Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data. High degree of emotional intelligence, accountability, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
Team Management:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Division Emory Healthcare Inc.
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30345
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EHI Contact Center
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 152954
Job Category Business Operations
Schedule 8a-4:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $0.00/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $0.00/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Description
The Director of Patient Access Contact Centers provides strategic and operational leadership over Emory Healthcare's patient access contact centers. This role is responsible for optimizing performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality patient service, and driving efficiency through standardization and technology. The Director collaborates with internal stakeholders to align the contact center strategy with broader organizational goals and ensures key performance metrics are consistently met. The position also focuses on team development, technology implementation, and operational excellence.
Strong leadership and team development abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage change and drive process improvements. Proficiency in contact center technologies and reporting tools. Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data. High degree of emotional intelligence, accountability, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
Team Management:
- Lead recruitment, retention, and professional development of contact center staff.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and team-building initiatives to foster employee engagement and high performance.
- Ensure timely, clear, and consistent communication within the department and with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the contact center and operational partners.
- Develop and standardize processes to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient experience.
- Utilize data analysis, trend monitoring, and direct observation to drive continuous improvement.
- Establish, monitor, and meet or exceed key contact center performance metrics (e.g., call response time, resolution rate, patient satisfaction). Technology:
- Lead the implementation and optimization of patient access technologies to enhance workflow and efficiency.
- Ensure that tools and systems support effective communication, reporting, and patient engagement.
- Less than 10% of the time may be required.
- Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 years in lieu of a degree, in a healthcare setting or related field.
- Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Experience: 7 years of experience with at least 5 years in a management position within a healthcare environment.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Connect with us for general consideration!
Division Emory Healthcare Inc.
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30345
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EHI Contact Center
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 152954
Job Category Business Operations
Schedule 8a-4:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $0.00/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $0.00/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com