Lead Patient Support - Patient Access Emergency Department

Now hiring a Lead Patient Support for the Emergency Department!

This position will be under the supervision of the Access Supervisor/Manager. This Lead Patient Access Specialist will maintain open communication with the Supervisor/Manager on issues, opportunities, and situations involving areas of Access Services. This position must respond and relate to the Supervisor/Manager and team as well as internal and external customers of Patient Access Services.

How you belong matters here.

We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Full Time - Exempt: No
• Job is based Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Weekend Schedule Friday-Monday 10 am-8:30 pm (40 hours) 
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.

Ideal Candidate:

Two to three years of healthcare experience in ambulatory or hospital setting with significant provider interaction.

Must pass EPIC competency for Registration at completion of Epic Clerical Training class

 

• Academic Preparation: High school or equivalent
• Experience: Familiarity with ICD10, CPT and Medical Terminology

Two to three years of customer service application in any setting
EMR/EHR experience preferred

• Abilities: Requires general knowledge of the customer encounter process which may include scheduling, registration, contract requirements, financial guidelines, coordination of services and billing process in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done.

Has demonstrated ability to train staff, understanding different training methods and is able to adjust training method to suit the learner

Strong communication skill set verbal and written

 

 

• Oversee the daily operations for departments within the patient access department.
• Partner closely with supervisors to provide leadership coverage and presence to the registration staff on weekends.
• Ensure effective operations by organizing workload,scheduling of staff lunches and breaks, monitoring work ques to ensure work is completed.
• Order Supplies for the departments and make sure forms are stocked.
• Provides training and education to new staff.
  Cross training between all patient access departments, travels to other facilities in CDS to provide coverage.
• Participates in Quality Assurance reviews to ensure integrity of patient data information.
• Utilizes department and hospital policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity
Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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USD $25.20/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.