System Director Patient Access

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

THE SYSTEM DIRECTOR OF PATIENT ACCESS SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND COMPLIES WITH THE HOSPITAL’S CODE OF CONDUCT. ASSISTS IN MANAGING AND COORDINATING ALL ASPECTS OF SCHEDULING, PRE-REGISTRATION, INSURANCE VERIFICATION, AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING RELATED TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS FOR ALL HOSPITAL BILLING ENTITIES WITHIN ALL PHH REGIONS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT, HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE OR A RELATED FIELD; AND 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN PATIENT BUSINESS SERVICES OR REGISTRATION OR FIVE >#43;YEARS PATIENT BUSINESS SERVICES OR REGISTRATION WITH PRIOR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
• Required skills: KNOWLEDGE OF INSURANCE PRE-CERTIFICATION/PRE-AUTHORIZATION, MANAGED CARE, MEDICARE/MEDICAID REGULATIONS (ABN, MSP,) AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE PLANS.
• STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF HIPAA HITECH PRIVACY AND SECURITY.
• PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT EXCEL, AND PRIOR WORKING EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
• Preferred Skills: CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE ACCESS MANAGER (CHAM) A PLUS.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after completion of introductory period
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
Company Paid Short
• & Long Term disability coverage
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health
• & Wellness Programs