Prior Authorization Lead – Oncology Patient Access

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Patient Access Supervisor to lead a team of Prior Authorization Specialists supporting oncology services.

The role oversees daily operations, policy implementation, and compliance to accelerate access to care for oncology patients, with emphasis on service quality and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), and CHAM certification; location is

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in patient access or a related field.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills with ability to develop staff.
• Knowledge of payer regulations and eligibility processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages hires, trains, assigns work, and evaluates performance.
• Ensures teams adhere to regulatory and payer compliance while optimizing access functions.
• Develops and analyzes changes to increase patient satisfaction and improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Facilitates special projects as identified or assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Patient Access Supervisor to lead a team of Prior Authorization Specialists supporting oncology services.

The role oversees daily operations, policy implementation, and compliance to accelerate access to care for oncology patients, with emphasis on service quality and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), and CHAM certification; location is