Front Office Patient Services Lead

CVLhealth; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid disability coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Training resources

Merit-based increases

GPT time

Eight company-paid holidays

Employee engagement events

EAP for employees and dependents

Job summary

Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Patient Services Team Leader to supervise daily front office operations and ensure a welcoming, patient-centered experience. You will oversee the patient services staff, manage scheduling, and collaborate with physicians and clinic leaders to meet patient and provider needs.

The role requires knowledge of insurance products, strong communication skills, and prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college education preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computers and scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of insurance products preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient reception for clinic visits and diagnostic testing, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
• Monitor patient services procedures to uphold high-quality service standards.
• Maintain accurate and efficient schedule management; support optimal patient flow and provider workflow.
• Collaborate with physicians/providers, Nursing Team Leaders, Clinic Coordinators, and other departments to meet patient and provider needs.
• Perform short-term schedule maintenance and resolve patient/member issues promptly.
• Assist with Patient Services Representative duties when needed, including check-in/check-out, scheduling, and chart preparation.
• Supervise Patient Services staff and oversee daily operations of the front office team.
• Conduct and support training, onboarding, and ongoing education of team members.
• Promote a positive and supportive environment that encourages teamwork and service excellence.
• Coach, mentor, and guide team members to improve performance and productivity.
• Monitor staff performance, complete evaluations in a timely manner, and address concerns as needed.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and approve GPT requests.
• Maintain compliance with CIS policies, procedures, and departmental standards.
• Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, team leaders, and the Practice Administrator.
• Maintain proper security for cash boxes.
• Communicate operational challenges or improvement opportunities to the Practice Administrator.
• Participate actively in electronic health record (EHR) processes, including SRS scanning and documentation accuracy.
• Support CIS’s mission by performing additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Scheduling systems

Knowledge of insurance products

Management experience

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma

College education preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Patient Services Team Leader to supervise daily front office operations and ensure a welcoming, patient-centered experience. You will oversee the patient services staff, manage scheduling, and collaborate with physicians and clinic leaders to meet patient and provider needs.

The role requires knowledge of insurance products, strong communication skills, and prior supervisory experience.