Consumer Access Specialist Lead

Orlando, Florida

Employer: AdventHealth

Industry: Patient Financial Services

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full-Time

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Insurance*
Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Location: Remote

The community you'll be caring for:
Faith based & mission driven organization
Central Florida's premier multi-specialty medical group
Comprehensive Employee Benefits such as Educational Reimbursement
CREATION Health employee wellness and lifestyle programs
Positive working climate to support a work life balance
The role you'll contribute:
Ensures patients are appropriately registered for all service lines. Performs eligibility verification, obtains pre-cert and/or authorizations, makes financial arrangements, requests and receives payments for services, performs cashiering functions, clears registration errors and edits pre-bill, and other duties as required. Works complex accounts and manages escalations from Consumer Access Representatives and Consumer Access Specialists. Assists with departmental training and quality audits. Maintains a close working relationship with clinical partners to ensure continual open communication between clinical, ancillary and patient access departments. Anticipates and responds to the inquires and needs of clinical partners. Actively participates in extending exemplary service to both internal and external customers and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Provides PBX (switchboard) coverage and support as needed. Ensures team success in active mentoring and meeting the stated monthly collection and accuracy goals. Monitors team performance. Carries out implementation of supervisor/manager directive.
The value you'll bring to the team:
Mature judgement in dealing with patients, physicians, and insurance representatives
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs and familiarity with database programs
Ability to operate general office machines such as computer, fax machine, printer, and scanner
Ability to effectively learn and perform multiple tasks, and organize work in a systematic and efficient fashion
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written
Ability to adapt in ever changing healthcare environment
Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures, with a close attention to detail
Adheres to government guidelines such as CMS, EMTALA, and HIPAA and AdventHealth corporate policies
Exceptional customer service skills
Advanced understanding of insurance knowledge and benefits
Advanced understanding of hospital electronic medical report (EMR) system
Basic medical terminology
Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English
Assists department supervisor with quality audits as needed
Demonstrates leadership skills through mentoring staff and assisting with departmental training as needed
Contributes to a positive work environment. Is open to change and is sensitive to department and organization needs
Acts as a liaison to various departments as a knowledge leader
Utilizes knowledge of and performs and educates team members on Guest Services functions to ensure the smooth operation of the Guest Services/Information department if applicable
Works complex accounts and manages escalations from Consumer Access Representatives and Consumer Access Specialists
Assists with Human Resource functions, including evaluation, scheduling, and productivity
Communicates educational needs for improvement on performance, processes, and workflows to leadership via email, one-on-one, and/or team meetings
Leads monthly team meetings and team huddles