What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Patient Access position at Samaritan Keep Home?
Company Overview
Samaritan Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center located in Watertown, New York. With 290 beds, we provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services, from primary and emergency care to specialized medical treatments. Our commitment to quality, compassion, and safety ensures exceptional care for our civilian and military communities.
Summary
The Director of Patient Access is responsible for leading all aspects of Patient Access as it relates to the Revenue Cycle for the Samaritan Health System. Functional assignments include accurate patient registration, point of service collections, developing and growing a centralized scheduling pool as well as centralized authorizations. Responsible for coordinating patient flow in functional areas and insuring smooth patient flow to service delivery areas. Provides oversight to quality assurance and process improvement activities. Manages employee performance to meet or exceed quality and productivity standards. Director is expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and be a contributing member of the Revenue Cycle Leadership team. Demonstrates the philosophy and HEART values of Samaritan Medical.
Responsibilities
- Experience with large scale, automated patient billing systems, medical terminology and coding. MediTech experience preferred.
- In depth knowledge of hospital and physician access management processes electronic data interchange and claims processing, third party payer rules, reimbursement practices and regulatory guidelines.
- Experience working with revenue cycle information systems or system implementation teams for complex projects, application development and/or support.
- Advanced computer skills required.
- Employee must possess the knowledge to adapt to various types of computer software packages.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization, patients, families and external individuals, groups and agencies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, simultaneously handle multiple projects and make appropriate decisions to assure completion of tasks on time.
- Professional maturity and demeanor that daily sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position and to represent the organization to internal and external constituents.
- Employee must possess the knowledge Charge Capture/Coding/Clinical Documentation analysis experience preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in patient access or registration roles.
- Strong knowledge of medical office operations and healthcare regulations.
If you are passionate about enhancing the patient experience in healthcare, we invite you to apply for the Patient Access Director position at Samaritan Medical Center today!
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43.63 - $71.99 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44 - $72
