Lead Registration-Communications

Prime Healthcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Oaks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Lead Associate in Patient Access to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate registration. The role focuses on maximizing Point of Service collections while delivering exemplary customer service within a collaborative team.

You will coordinate staffing, assist in maintaining compliance, and serve as a resource on policies. A CHAA is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive knowledge of Patient Access preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a busy unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth patient flow and quality registration.
• Maintain maximum Point of Service patient collections.
• Coordinate breaks and lunch times to cover volume.
• Serve as a resource on policies and procedures for staff.
• Lead daily duties with the Supervisor and ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

CHAA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Responsibilities

The Lead associate is responsible for ensuring a smooth patient flow, quality registration, maximum Point of Service patient collections, and outstanding customer service in his/her area of responsibility. The Lead associate coordinates break and lunch times to ensure coverage needs are met and applicable employees receive a lunch break, and assists Supervisor in managing fluctuations in volume by requesting reinforcements if volumes are high and flexing staff if volume is low to meet productivity expectations. The Lead associate is knowledgeable regarding all duties within the Department he/she leads and serves as a resource for other employees on policies/procedures. Under the Supervisor's direction, he/she takes the lead in assuring compliance and completion of all daily duties within the department. The Lead associate sets the example in exemplary customer service and overall conduct he/she relates well to patients, visitors, physicians, other departments, management, employees in own department, etc.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2. Extensive knowledge of Patient Access required, Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred.
• 3. Exceptional interpersonal & organizational skills.
• 4. Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• 5. Extremely high degree of attention to detail.
• 6. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 7. Ability to prioritize.
• 8. Good analytical & problem solving skills.
• 9. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 10. Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and function well under pressure.

Pay Transparency

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.69 to $27.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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