Job Information
Highmark Health VP Patient Access in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job oversees and leads all administrative and fiscal components for patient access points for the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), including inpatient, outpatient, emergency and ancillary registration, scheduling, pre-registration, cash management/posting, and bed management where applicable, along with related initiatives.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement policies, processes and programs, coordination of services and organization cohesiveness within Allegheny Health Network (AHN). Establish operational goals for Allegheny Health Network. Oversee problem and conflict resolution. Responsible for financial clearance policies and the patient eligibility assistance insurance verification process.
Provide strategic leadership and performance management of all components, of the revenue cycle, that impact the collection of receivables. Specifically focused and benchmark performance relating to: point of service collection improvement, reduction of eligibility denials, management of ABN processes, and ensure that all scheduled services have pre-certification prior to the patient visit. Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of management practices and productivity indicators.
Ensure that all access employees have formal education on how to perform duties. Monitor all staff’s production and quality performance and provides refresher courses to under performing staff members.
Identify new technology, tools and key initiatives in Patient Access that will reduce cost and/or improve yield across the revenue cycle.
Maintain a working knowledge and ensures compliance with federal, state, local, JCAHO, and hospital policies and regulations relative to patient registration and education.
Develop, administer, and oversee department budgets. Develop department productivity standards and budget objectives.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Nursing or Business related field or an equivalent combination of education and direct revenue cycle and payor experience required
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Healthcare, Nursing or Business related field
EXPERIENCE
Required
7 - 10 years experience with Hospital Revenue Cycle Management, payor experience with an insurance carrier, with significant experience overseeing Admitting, Registration and/or Eligibility departments, preferably in large hospital systems
10 years of progressive experience with 5 years at the supervisory/management level
Preferred
- Strong knowledge of Healthcare Operations in a multi hospital, or multi clinic large health care system
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
Organizational and analytical skills
Working knowledge of information systems
Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to influenceinnovation to establish and execute planning process
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills,strong analytical and conceptual skills, and critical thinking skills
Documentedsuccessful experience demonstrating strong capabilities regarding persuasion and influence
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationshipswith colleagues at different levels of the business
Must be a change agent that improves overall customer experience
Language (Other than English)
None
Travel Requirement
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL. MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Does Not Apply
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Does Not Apply
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Does Not Apply
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Does Not Apply
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