Patient Support Services Lead

Physical Rehabilitation Network; Metairie (LA); Remote; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Patient Support Services Lead to manage a dynamic support team. This role focuses on enhancing patient experience and ensuring accurate medical records management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills. You'll oversee operations that directly impact patient accounts and communication, all while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. If you're passionate about healthcare administration and ready to lead with clarity and compassion, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare administration or billing support.
• Prior experience in a leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team handling medical records and phone operations.
• Oversee unapplied payments and ensure compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Healthcare Administration

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

2+ years in Healthcare Administration

Tools

EHR Systems

Billing Systems

Job description

Role:Patient Support Services Lead

Pay: $46k-50k/annually

Location: Remote

* We will only consider applications that live in the following states: ND, SD, ID, MN, MT, NM, WY, NV, TX, AZ, TN, KY, MO, OK.

Position Summary:

PRN Physical Therapy is seeking a Patient Support Services Lead to oversee a multifaceted support team responsible for medical records management, phone operations, correspondence, and unapplied payments. The position focuses on managing operational processes that directly support patient experience and account accuracy, ensuring efficient communication, documentation, and resolution of account-related issues. This role requires strong organizational skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Team Oversight: Supervise and provide guidance to a team handling medical records, incoming calls, correspondence, and unapplied funds.
• Medical Records Management: Ensure accurate and timely handling of medical records in compliance with HIPAA and internal standards.
• Phone Operations: Lead and monitor phone staff in transferring calls in a prompt and professional manner
• Unapplied Payments and Adjustments: Oversee the research, allocation, and resolution of unapplied patient and insurance payments and adjustments.
• Correspondence Processing: Manage the processing and tracking of incoming correspondence related to billing, patient accounts, insurance matters, and other company requests.
• Workflow Optimization: Identify areas for improvement and implement more efficient processes in each functional area.
• Staff Development: Provide training, performance feedback, and support to ensure team excellence.
• Reporting and Metrics: Track and report departmental metrics to leadership to support transparency and performance improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare administrative or billing support role.
• Prior experience in a leadership, team lead, or supervisory position preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple workflows and communicate effectively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with EHR and billing systems; experience with unapplied payment resolution is a plus.

Join Our Team:

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operational coordination, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has the ability to lead with clarity and compassion. If you're experienced in healthcare administration and ready to step into a dynamic lead position that supports multiple departments, we welcome your application.

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