Supervisor of Access Service – Overnights - New Hyde Park, NY

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Supervises personnel responsible for the daily operations as they relate to Hospital access services departments / programs. Coordinates efforts among clinical personnel, case managers, administrative and support staff as needed.  Ensures comprehensive authorizations are obtained for all services provided. 
 
 ***This role will be located at Long Island Jewish and Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY.   ***
 
This is a Overnight position on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday:
11:00PM-7:00AM
 
Off on Wednesday/Thursday
 
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Supervises the department’s day-to-day operations as they relate to Hospital billing, registration, admitting, and office management, as applicable
Supervises, hires, trains, disciplines and evaluates the performance of staff
Ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner
Analyzes, recommends, implements and monitors approved work-flow changes
Processes payroll maintaining employee records and work schedules while ensuring adequate coverage at all times
Works with clinical personnel in obtaining authorizations and contacts insurance companies as needed
Ensures compliance with DOH regulations as they pertain to completion and filing of death certificates and termination certificates
Maintaining daily workflow in order to expedite processing while ensuring quality, accuracy, and customer service
Monitors the inpatient and outpatient registrations for Quality Assurance
Responds to concerns of patients, families, physicians and staff
Recommends procedural and system changes to improve operational quality and efficiency
Actively participates in process improvement projects
Performs related duties, as required

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of healthcare leadership experience in patient registration or patient accounting
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong interpersonal skills needed to facilitate encounters with patients, staff, nurses & physicians
 
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree
INVISION experience
Experience with 3rd party reimbursement and/or insurance background
 
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