Scheduling Manager | Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Access Manager

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Scheduling Departments.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Promotes a service-oriented culture within the organization and assures satisfaction with the quality and amount of support provided for departmental functions, initiatives and projects.
• Assesses and responds to current and future internal and external healthcare trends in order to establish and ensure the necessary direction for revenue cycle activities.
• Continually seeks ways and means for improving the delivery and support of Centralized Scheduling activities and programs.
• Assures that all departmental systems incorporate the principles of total and continuous quality improvement while exceeding the expectations of the customers.
• Assures satisfaction among customer groups with the quality and amount of support provided by monitoring and responding appropriately to outcomes and feedback.
• Understands the job functions of all Scheduling staff, is aware of process flow across departments, and involves them, as appropriate, when recommended actions may impact their work functions.
• Provides input into strategic plans, goals, objectives, and budgets for Scheduling Department.
• Assists with implementation plans.
• Provides input into Job Descriptions for Scheduling positions.
• Develops operational procedures related to Scheduling Department that are site-specific and aligned with Guidehouse standards.
• Researches and recommends various technology tools available to support Revenue Cycle initiatives.
• Performs on-site operational reviews of various Scheduling processes and publishes recommended action plans / proposals in consultation with the Director of Patient Access and Account Executive.
• In conjunction with other department leaders, implements strategic and operational initiatives in Revenue Cycle Management.
• Reporting of Revenue Cycle Indicators, Forecasts, etc. related to Scheduling.
• Complies with hospital, department, and unit standards, including but not limited to safety, quality management, environmental, confidentiality and patient care.
• Overall responsibility for hiring staff
• Coordinate with all appropriate departments within the hospital to ensure completion and accuracy of scheduling process.
• Stay up to date on all regulatory issues and ensure compliance.
• Ensure optimal staffing at all times. Communicate individual and team goals.
• Respond to complaints or inquiries as referred by the department staff.
• Participates in the development and attainment of team, department, and hospital goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Ensures compliance to HIPAA and HITECH regulations to protect and secure all PHI of patients and client-proprietary information.
• Establishes professional contact and positive public relations with physicians' offices, patients, patients' families, insurance companies, and other agencies as a representative of the hospital.

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What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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About Guidehouse :

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