Patient Access Supervisor

IHA; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking an exempt senior leader for the Newton location to guide regional strategy, governance and operational performance in Patient Access. You will collaborate across service areas and regions to standardize policy, drive system-wide improvements, and oversee vendor and contract labor management to optimize spend.

This role reports to senior regional leaders, coaches leaders across zones, and ensures KPIs are measured and value delivered while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• Three to Five years of leadership experience within Patient Access.
• Five years of relevant experience in Patient Access functional areas such as Registration, Insurance Verification/Financial Clearance, Financial Counseling.
• Obtain HFMA CHFP, CRCR or NAHAM CHAM certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise each functional area of the hospital including outpatient registration and emergency services.
• Monitor patient tracking system, registration reports and financial clearance activities to ensure timely registration and accuracy.
• Coordinate investigations and resolutions of patient/family or staff complaints.
• Provide operational guidance and support to the assigned team and disseminate policy updates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Trinity Health policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance

Job description

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

EXEMPT ROLE - NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME

NEWTON LOCATION - 1st SHIFT

Leadership

Providing advice, guidance & leadership to RHM & Region leaders in developing strategies & in the achievement of performance goals.

Enable Collaboration across & within service area, RHM & Regions to ensure consistency & integration of strategy & operations

Direction & Growth

Providing advice, guidance & leadership to service area, functional area, RHM & Regions.

Leading standardization / systemness & optimization of policy, process, methodology, establishing a national community of practice.

Oversee Vendor / Contract Labor Management including centralizing strategy & optimizing spend.

Strategic Support & Accountability

Collaborates in system-wide strategy development & deployment of functional area priorities & initiatives.

Responsible for supporting regional efforts to comply with functional area priorities.

Accountable for the selection, evaluation & overall success of the functional leadership teams.

Organization-wide focal point for establishing functional strategies & governance over financials & staffing.

Accountable for communication between service area functional area, RHM & Region leaders.

Operational Delivery

Responsible for measuring & reporting KPIs / metrics &value delivery.

Providing advice, guidance & leadership for the colleague life cycle.

Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role

• Maintains & demonstrates knowledge to successfully supervise each functional area of the hospital including, but not limited to all outpatient registration points, emergency
• Regularly monitors the patient tracking system, registration reports & financial clearance activities to ensure patients are registered within key performance standards.
• Monitors all financial clearance activity ensuring all accounts are verified at time of service & meet medical necessity requirements.
• Coordinates investigation & appropriate resolution of problems from patient/family or staff complaints.
• Resolves patient questions regarding payment requirements/charges referred by the registrars.
• Provides operational guidance & support to assigned team, disseminates policy/procedure updates, supports coverage of other departmental divisions as required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field of study or equivalent combination of education & / or experience.

Three (3) to Five (5) years of leadership experience within Patient Access

Five (5) years of relevant experience in functional areas of Patient Access such as Registration,

Insurance Verification/Financial Clearance, Financial Counseling, Or Other Relevant Experience.

Obtain national certification in HFMA CHFP or CRCR or NAHAM CHAM required within one (1) year of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.