Manager Patient Access

Manager of Patient AccessEnsemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference! The Manager of Patient Access is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and managing the Patient Access department and is responsible for performance and effectiveness of these department(s). The Manager will be responsible for the coaching and development of all staff performing these functions and implementing short and long-term plans and objectives to improve customer service and collect quality information. As a subject matter expert, this person must provide leadership and contribute to the revenue cycle and organizational goals and is responsible for meeting the mission and goals of Ensemble Health Partners, as well as meeting regulatory compliance requirements. The Manager of Patient Access will work closely with the Director of Patient Access to align processes and procedures with Ensemble Health Partners policies at an assigned facility or market. Job Responsibilities: Manager is responsible for directly managing the operations for the admitting, registration, and financial services departments at the acute care locations. Admitting staff are responsible for assigning accurate MRNs, completing medical necessity / compliance checks, providing proper patient instructions, collecting insurance information, receiving and processing physician orders, and providing excellent customer service. Additionally, managing Financial Service Representatives and ensuring that proper accounting processes are followed, cash drawer is balanced, money is deposited timely and posted accurately to patient accounts, and proper logs are completed and submitted as requested by Financial oversight departments. Develops and manages departmental staffing needs. Prepares monthly reports as requested. Establishes departmental goals with the staff to optimize performance and meet organizational while improving operations to increase customer satisfaction and meet financial goals of the organization. Coordinates employee work schedules to provide adequate daily staffing coverage. Collects, interprets and communicates performance data using various tools and systems, while also using this data to make decisions on how to achieve performance goals. Works with internal and external customers to make key decisions, impacting either the whole organization or an individual patient. Works closely with ancillary departments to establish and maintain positive relations to ensure revenue cycle goals are achieved. Assists in the development of dyad-reporting patient access staff. Provides training, education, goal-setting, and performance interventions as necessary to ensure adequate performance. Performs other duties as assigned. Employment Qualifications: Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) certification Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) certification Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience in Healthcare Management/Administration Experience we Love: Minimum 2 3 year's management experience in healthcare industry Patient Access experience with managed care/insurance or call center preferred Experience with Microsoft a must Ability to balance numerous priorities, therefore requiring great skills in prioritization Ability to understand and master numerous computer applications, while also understanding information technology enough to work with the I.T. department to ensure the technological needs of the department are being met. Demonstrated advanced usage of AI and the management of teams using AI to lean in to process and technological improvements, to include the exploration, experimentation, and application of AI. Join an award-winning company Five-time winner of "Best in KLAS" 2020-2022, 2024-2025 Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024 22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024 Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024 Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023 Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024 Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024 Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024 Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024 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 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 also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.