Patient Access Coordinator

Keystone Advisors is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to support one of our healthcare clients in Chicago.

Job Summary

The Patient Access Coordinator monitors, evaluates and supervises the quality, appropriateness and daily functions of staff within the Patient Access Department. Maintains the accounts receivable systems for optimum performance in tracking and collection of accounts receivable. Promotes quality review by initiating and participating in specific reviews/audits and assists with quality monitoring.

Job Duties

Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of work performed by Patient Access staff and addresses performance issues.

Supervises the daily functions of admitting, bed control, same day surgeries, centralized registration, pre-certification, and financial counseling staff within the constraints of the overall department strategy set forth by the client management of Patient Access.

Conducts performance reviews based on set performance goals as established by client Leadership of Patient Access.

Assists in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, performance monitoring, retention, initiating/follow through with disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with Human Resources and the Leadership of Patient Access.

Mentors and develops current department staff and aides System Manager in management succession planning

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (must provide proof at time of interview)

Three (3) years or more of experience in healthcare billing (Patient Access/registration/front-end Rev Cycle.

Two (2) years or more of supervisory experience

Knowledge of hospital Patient Access practices is required

Knowledge of hospital specific Patient Access registration software is required

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of hospital Patient Access practices

Knowledge of hospital specific Patient Access software

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups Compensation Package

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short & Long Term Disability

401 (K) with company match

Life Insurance