Patient Access Coordinator

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Evening Shift Monday-Friday 1pm-9:30pm with additional on-call requirement every other weekend. Purpose Provides oversight & support of the workflow & functions in accordance with level of experience, education & standards. Assumes an expanded role & increased responsibility including delegating to others. Participates in the development of & the process improvement of policies & procedures. Works closely with leadership to maintain efficient & effective operations to ensure quality in daily operations. May partner with leadership with the selection, orientation & performance feedback of the team. Works cooperatively to ensure that key customer needs are being met & achievement of operational & performance goals. Essential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Work Focus: Coordinates operational, technical & / or clerical support services that enhance or improve coordination, preparation & flow of the department process & core work. Plans & organizes workflows & prioritizes customers’ needs. May lead a small team; serves as a mentor. Creates & maintain procedural standards & records as appropriate for role. Develops & maintains educational programs for the team members, including new employee orientation. Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications for data collection & management. Incorporates basic knowledge of Trinity Health policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. Collaborate on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Helps to identify opportunities, develop solutions & lead the team through resolution. Communication: Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses & / or escalates organizational, operational & / or team conflicts. Environment: Performs work in a caring, collaborative & safe manner that complies with regulatory standards. Maintains a safe, functional & organized workspace environment. Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards. Accountable for continuous role-based self-development & leadership growth. Trinity Health Job Description Coordinator, PA & PreService Supports the professional growth of team members. Self-monitors & initiates corrections & / or seeks assistance & / or guidance when needed. Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression) Works cross-functionally to assist the manager or supervisor in the operations & staffing of varied Patient Access areas & activities including but not limited to, registration, scheduling, financial clearance & emergency department. Coordinates & prioritizes patient flow to ensures smooth distribution of workload to the Patient Registration Representatives to expedite customer service, patient safety & patient throughput. Assists in the development of policies & procedures for patient information, wayfinding, office management, patient registration, financial screening, point of service collections, patient check-in processes & patient placement. Leads & coordinates the onsite orientation of new colleagues, is an active participant in the ongoing education of colleagues & makes recommendations to management regarding performance evaluations. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent / GED Minimum of three (3) years experience with competency in patient access, pre-service & / or registration experience. Ability to obtain a national certification in HFMA CRCR & / or NAHAM CHAA within one (1) year of hire. Additional Qualifications (nice to have) Previous Leadership Experience Knowledge of federal or state government agencies including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, VA or Charity Care programs, or patient management & healthcare accounts receivable within the revenue cycle. Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services: Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell. Occasional Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.). Occasional Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions. Occasional Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations. Frequent Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Continuous Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise. Continuous Perform manual dexterity activities & / or grasping / handling. Frequent Ability to climb, kneel, crouch & / or operate foot controls. Occasional Use a computer / other technology. Continuous Sit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Continuous Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE). Frequent Comply with Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines. Continuous Ability to provide assistance in the event of an emergency. Occasional Direct Healthcare Services: Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Occasional Coordinator, PA & PreService Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. Frequent Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions. Occasional Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients). Occasional Indirect Healthcare / Support Services: Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Occasional Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional Experience of long periods of walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing. Occasional Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment. Frequent Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions. Occasional Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.