Patient Access Services Supervisor

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Patient Access Services Supervisor to oversee admissions and registration operations across the Emergency Department, Birthing Center, and other areas. You will supervise staff, educate and develop teams, set priorities, and refine procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical and administrative colleagues, adherence to HIPAA and privacy standards, and the use of Apex power-user capabilities to optimize patient

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree OR a High School diploma or GED with four years of relevant experience.
• Two or more years of supervisory, organizational, and customer service skills to effectively supervise staff and manage complex workflow.
• Five or more years of experience in a health care setting, ideally in a patient access or patient financial service setting.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, hospital admissions concepts, policies, and data privacy practices (HIPAA).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills to motivate and convey complex information clearly.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and coordinate admitting and registration activities across multiple areas.
• Provide staff education and development; set priorities and monitor workflow.
• Develop and implement new procedures to support operations and improve patient flow.
• Collaborate with Pediatric Access Center and other departments to ensure accurate data collection and patient movement.
• Champion discharge not billed (DNB) processes and monitor account follow-up tasks.
• Serve as an Apex power user to optimize workflows and resolve system issues.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory leadership

Customer service excellence

Healthcare admissions workflows

Staff education & development

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)

Effective communication

Workflow analysis & process change

Collaboration with clinical & admin

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or GED + 4 years relevant experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Patient Access Services Manager, the Patient Access Services Supervisor is responsible for assisting in managing the operational and technical functions of the Admitting offices and other operational areas that include the Surgical Waiting Areas, BCH Emergency Department, Birthing Center, Blood Draw and Pediatric Access Unit. The BCH Emergency Department and Birthing Center are a 24/7-operation area that is staffed by both Sr. Admitting and Principal Admitting Workers. The Supervisor shares the first line responsibility for the 24/7 operations. All shifts day, evening and graveyard have to be supported equally by one culture, one set of values and more importantly one operating standard. Responsibilities include staff education and development, providing direction, sets priorities, and analyzing workflow for admitting workers, according to established policies and management guidance. Recommends, develops, and implements new and revised procedures as needed to support operations and promote a smooth patient flow. Major duties within Patient Access Services include registration for all admissions, account financial follow-up, Medi-Cal applications, financial counseling, financial assessment, and cash collections. The incumbent serves as a DNB (Discharge Not Billed) champion and is responsible for monitoring account assignments and staff follow-up. In collaboration with the Pediatric Access Center, oversees the coordination and integration of patient demographic, financial and clinical information to ensure that patients transferred to UCSF are clinically and financially assessed in accordance to practices.

The Patient Access Services Supervisor will have a critical influence on a patient's health care experience in our Medical Center and must act as an ambassador of services. The incumbent is responsible to ensure all patients' needs are met, demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high-quality patient care and customer service are consistently provided. Promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

The incumbent will function as an Apex power user who can use advanced features of the system to develop patient work flows and collaborate with various departments to resolve issues and ensure patient movement, which are beyond the abilities of \"normal\" users.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree OR a High School diploma or GED and four years of relevant experience.
• Two or more years of demonstrated supervisory, organizational, and customer service skills to effectively supervise and prioritize the activities of subordinate staff, and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities of admissions and registration.
• Five or more years of experience working in a health care setting, ideally in a patient access or patient financial service setting.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, and technical and operational principles of hospital admissions, including concepts, best practices, protocols, quality improvement, technologies, confidentiality issues, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory policies.
• Strong skills in quality customer service. Interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate effectively with all constituent groups, including patients and families, and clinical and administrative personnel across departments.
• Strong leadership skills to coach, monitor, and strengthen staff performance. Ability to provide thorough and accurate review of complex subordinate work and to oversee coordination of ongoing tasks and projects over extended periods of time.
• Strong knowledge of all relevant policies, protocols, regulations, and organizational objectives. Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze complex problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to effectively motivate others and to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong computer skills in all relevant hardware, software, and information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of management, as well as with clinical care providers, administrative and business personnel, and other stakeholders on issues related to patient admissions and registration.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in San Francisco.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.