Director of Patient Services

Accessia Health; Virginia; Hybride; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Accessia Health, a national nonprofit based in Midlothian, VA, seeks a strategic Director of Patient Services to oversee healthcare assistance operations supporting people with rare and chronic conditions. This leadership role combines operations, program oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impact.

You will set goals, supervise staff, analyze trends, manage grant communications, and ensure timely reports while partnering with Compliance and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management or related field.
• 5+ years in healthcare operations or patient assistance, with 3+ years leading staff.
• Experience in program administration, data analysis, and cross-functional work.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear procedures and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing skills and proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Set department goals, service standards and KPIs.
• Supervise, coach and evaluate the Patient Services Manager and staff.
• Analyze enrollment, utilization, funding, and service trends for planning.
• Oversee grantor communications with Development and Compliance.
• Validate and deliver donor, contractual and program reports on time.
• Maintain data accuracy and internal controls; partner with Compliance on audits.
• Provide monthly program status updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring and workforce planning.
• Set patient education priorities with Marketing and leadership.

Connaissances

Leadership

Data analysis

Reporting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management or related field

Outils

Excel

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting systems

Description du poste

Location:

Midlothian, VA (hybrid: onsite Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday and Friday)

Schedule:

Full-time, Exempt

Pay range:

$90,000-$110,000 per year

About Accessia Health

Accessia Health is a national nonprofit helping people with rare and chronic health conditions get the care they need.

We are headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia.

About The Role

Accessia Health is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Director of Patient Services to lead healthcare assistance operations that help individuals with rare and chronic conditions access essential care. This leadership opportunity combines operational strategy, team development, program oversight, and cross-functional collaboration within a national nonprofit that has provided more than $1 billion in assistance over 30 years.

What You'll Do

• Set department goals, service standards and KPIs. Track results and lead corrective action when targets are missed.
• Supervise, coach and evaluate the Patient Services Manager. Through the Manager, oversee Patient Services Representatives, the Insurance Case Management Specialist, the Mail Clerk and contractor work.
• Analyze enrollment, utilization, funding availability and service trends to support forecasting and program planning.
• Resolve program-level exceptions and escalated contract issues. Own formal grantor communications with Development and Compliance.
• Own final validation, approval and on-time delivery of official donor, contractual, state and program reports.
• Keep data accurate, programs on track and internal controls working. Partner with Compliance on audits, risk reviews and fixes.
• Give leadership monthly updates on program status, service results, risks, funding trends and corrective actions.
• Partner with HR on hiring, workforce planning, performance management and succession planning.
• Set patient education priorities with Marketing and leadership. Represent Patient Services at approved program meetings and conferences.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, patient assistance or related service delivery, including at least 3 years leading staff or teams
• Experience in program administration, report validation, data analysis, process improvement and cross-functional work
• Ability to turn complex requirements into clear procedures, use sound judgment within delegated authority and manage competing deadlines
• Strong writing skills and proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience managing supervisors or managers
• Nonprofit patient-assistance or healthcare reimbursement experience
• Knowledge of commercial insurance and Medicare
• Donor or contractual reporting experience

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

This role works onsite in our Midlothian office Tuesday through Thursday and remotely on Monday and Friday. It involves long periods of sitting, frequent computer use and regular phone and electronic communication. You may occasionally need to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 10 pounds. Reliable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations are available.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 per year. Starting pay within the range depends on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills and qualifications. Accessia Health does not ask applicants about their salary history.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401K, paid time off; paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accessia Health is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment with Accessia Health is at will.

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