Patient Access Leader: Drive Admissions & Finance

Jobtailor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Patient Access Operations Manager to oversee hospital registration, admissions, insurance verification, financial clearance, and patient placement. You will lead a team, conduct rounds and huddles, and provide real-time mentorship to ensure smooth patient access workflows.

The role emphasizes driving efficiency, strategic planning, and annual goal attainment through best practices. A strong leader with relevant HFMA/NAHAM certifications is required to foster accountability

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years experience in Pre-service or Patient Access with supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• National certification in HFMA CRCR, NAHAM CHAA &/or NAHAM CHAM required within one year of hire.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a passion for team development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service and driving organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee registration at the hospital and manage admissions, bed desk/patient placement, insurance verification, financial clearance, financial counseling, and point-of-service cash collections and reconciliation.
• Round with the team, conduct huddles, and provide real-time guidance and mentorship.
• Help the department meet fiscal year goals through strategic planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, implement best practices, and roll out patient-access initiatives.
• Assess training needs and ensure the team has the tools and knowledge to succeed.
• Partner with leadership and staff to foster accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Patient Access Operations Management

Leadership and Team Development

Financial Clearance and Counseling

HFMA CRCR Certification

NAHAM CHAA Certification

NAHAM CHAM Certification

Strategic Planning and Execution

Admissions Management

Insurance Verification

Cash Collections

Reconciliation

Efficiency Improvement

Training Needs Assessment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Patient Access Operations Manager to oversee hospital registration, admissions, insurance verification, financial clearance, and patient placement. You will lead a team, conduct rounds and huddles, and provide real-time mentorship to ensure smooth patient access workflows.

The role emphasizes driving efficiency, strategic planning, and annual goal attainment through best practices. A strong leader with relevant HFMA/NAHAM certifications is required to foster accountability