Lead Patient Access Representative - Emergency Registration New!

Lead Patient Access Representative - Emergency Registration

Position Details

Position Summary

Posting Note: Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families! We are currently seeking a full-time Lead Patient Access Representative for our Main Campus Emergency Department

This position is for night shift and shift differential will apply!

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping others, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll be supporting patients and families during check-in and helping ensure a smooth, positive experience from the moment they arrive.

If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, apply today and be part of something special!

The Lead Patient Access Representative performs efficient and orderly registration of all patients. This is an essential role in ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for patients navigating the healthcare system. Acts as a primary liaison for patients receiving professional and hospital services at Phoenix Children's. Serves in an area specific leadership role. Facilitates communication of operation policies and procedures to Patient Access Representatives.

Position Duties

• Understands the job expectations of Patient Access Representative. Fills in for staff, as necessary. Performs all functions of Patient Access Representative as required.
  
• Thoroughly understands the front end registration modules in Vision and AMPFM and communicates with IT to ensure the system is used accurately and efficiently and is updated when necessary and possible.
  
• Conducts training with staff to ensure that staff understands registration process, insurance verification, treatment authorization process, requirements, and mechanisms. Ensures that staff is oriented to the Job Expectations so they may fully carry out their responsibilities.
  
• Provides input regarding staff performance to the Supervisor of Admitting such that he/she can review employees` performance annually and can take corrective actions when necessary.
  
• Resolves problems with internal and external clients. Involves other supervisors and department managers as necessary.
  
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients/guarantors, insurance companies, government entities, clinical personnel, co-workers and management to promote teamwork, cooperation and a positive public image for Phoenix Children's.
  
• Serves as a leader and assists with quality and productivity management processes.
  
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of payers to ensure accurate and timely billing and compliance with all federal, state, and contractual laws and agreements.
  
• Participates in a variety of unit and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable