Patient Access Lead: Scheduling & Verifications

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Patient Access Team Lead to manage day-to-day operations of the Patient Access Department, ensuring accurate registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and financial advising while maintaining excellent patient service.

The role supports the Patient Access Manager, mentors staff, and drives operational efficiency, with emphasis on HIPAA compliance and data quality in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Healthcare registration, scheduling, or patient access experience.
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare setting; leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily operations of the Patient Access Department to ensure policy compliance.
• Supervises scheduling, registration, insurance verification, and financial advocacy tasks.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to staff members.

Skills

Insurance verification

Billing knowledge

Patient registration

Leadership

Communication

EMR systems

HIPAA

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR software

Healthcare software

Scheduling systems

Job description

ScionHealth is seeking a Patient Access Team Lead to manage day-to-day operations of the Patient Access Department, ensuring accurate registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and financial advising while maintaining excellent patient service.

The role supports the Patient Access Manager, mentors staff, and drives operational efficiency, with emphasis on HIPAA compliance and data quality in a fast-paced hospital setting.