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Patient Access Director

The Director of Patient Access is responsible for administering and reviewing the performance of patient access functions within Ensemble Health Partners. Responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to improve processes, promote operational efficiency, enhance the patient experience and meet regulatory compliance guidelines. Travel required.

• Provides vision, leadership and operational oversight for on-site Patient Access staff within a specific hospital or market. Will provide direction to all admitting and registration teams across all entry points. This includes establishing positive, collaborative relationships with operational leaders at these specific sites or markets.
• Organizes functions through establishing clear accountabilities, delegation of duties and appropriate departmentalization without creating silos. Develops and maintains an effective, visible and well-respected team by selecting, evaluating, coaching and managing the performance of qualified professionals. Negotiates and recruits with other department managers the need for cross training and support in their areas as necessary. Promotes team-building relationships in all areas of responsibility. Works in a collaborative manner with all managers/team leaders to ensure a successful and compliant revenue cycle process.
• Accountable for a comprehensive and effective communication strategy within the facility and/or market that promotes Employee Engagement, which includes enhanced employee productivity and morale. Communication style should promote a common understanding of the facility / market, vision, strategy and accountabilities. Promotes a culture of two-way communications and creates opportunities for staff participation. Staff should have regular assessments and educational opportunities. Determines appropriate staffing levels, monitors compensation and strengthens recruiting and retention process.
• Directs hiring and training for leadership and oversees the hiring and training of patient access staff.
• Manages the budget

Job Competencies

• Leadership Decision Making - Makes day-to-day leadership decisions by securing and comparing information from multiple sources to identify issues; commits to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important criteria; effectively communicates decisions to the appropriate people and teams and holds them accountable. Drives results.
• Coaching & Building Talent - Achieves results through other leaders by empowering them and providing feedback, instruction and development (coaching the coach) to develop their own associates; plans and supports the growth of individual skills and abilities in preparation for their next role (building bench); focuses on retention of high performers.
• Delegation - Successfully shares authority and responsibilities with others to move decision making and accountability downward through the organization while accomplishing strategic priorities; maintains personal ownership of outcomes without excessive involvement.
• Leading Teams - Inspires and sustains team unity and engagement by developing, motivating, and guiding the team to achieve results together through productive relationships and work.
• Executive Communication - Clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas; communicates in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others attention (appropriate, impactful, and clear).
• Program/Project Management - Demonstrates high accountability and responsibility for projects and programs from inception through completion/implementation; manages budget and resource planning and awareness to ensure maximized output, reduced waste and exceptional results.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a leadership role, prior Patient Access experience preferred
• Financial and project management experience
• Experience in healthcare provider finance operations or similar service environment required
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Join an award-winning company

Three-time winner of Best in KLAS 2020-2022

2022 Top Workplaces Healthcare Industry Award

2022 Top Workplaces USA Award

2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards

• Innovation
• Work-Life Flexibility
• Leadership
• Purpose + Values

Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:

• Associate Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
• Our Culture Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
• Growth We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.

Ensemble Health Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble Health Partners also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person