Patient Access Lead - Ephrata - Days

General Summary

Oversees the daily operations of assigned Patient Access Department. Supervises work activities of assigned staff. Uses exceptional customer service practices. Represents WellSpan in a professional and positive manner. Provides support to Manager/Supervisor.

Shift

Full Time, Days, 7a-3:30p

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Oversees daily operations.


• Performs duties as a working staff member.


• In the absence of the team supervisor, serves as the primary leader for the team.


• Works independently to troubleshoot technical issues and resolve personal conflicts.


• Provides feedback to supervisor for performance evaluations.


• Actively participates in the interview process for open positions for departments.


• Facilitates department orientation for new hires.


• Assists in the coaching and development of staff and implementing corrective action plans if necessary.


• Oversees training in general of new hires and implements new initiatives with current staff.


• Ensures that standards of quality and efficiency are met.


• Promotes the active engagement of all employees and supports recognition of staff accomplishments.


• Assists supervisor with projects as needed.

Common Expectations:

• Establishes and maintains communication with ancillary departments/entities to facilitate problem solving and continuous process improvement.


• Assists in developing, establishing and maintaining policies, procedures and standards.


• Identifies patient needs and assists in the development and implementation of customer service initiatives. Evaluates outcomes to facilitate continuous process improvement.


• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, and workshops.


• Requires flexibility in schedule as needed. On Call rotations may be required when applicable.


• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year Relevant experience Required


• Demonstrated leadership potential Preferred

Licenses:

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate within 1 year Required

Courses and Training:

• Become fully trained on trauma/TAT policies and procedures within 6 months of employment where deemed necessary. within 180 days Required and


• Appropriate certification, as required Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills


• Serves as an on-call contact for coverage on an as needed basis

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts


• Retirement savings plan


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Short-term disability


• Education assistance


• Financial education and support, including DailyPay


• Wellness and Wellbeing programs


• Caregiver support via Wellthy


• Childcare referral service via Wellthy