Manager, Prior Authorizations

Posted 108ds ago

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Manager for Patient Access Services optimizing PreService Operations at Wellstar Health System with a focus on effectiveness and compliance. Coordinates staff and activities to enhance healthcare service delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the leadership of the PAS Director of PreService Operations, coordinates and controls the staff and activities to promote the highest level of effectiveness in meeting established goals and objectives
  • Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, improvement in employee engagement, quality and excellence of work performed, world class customer service, and continual staff education
  • Develops and monitors the departmental budget
  • Holds staff accountable for meeting Key Performance Indicators including Prior Authorization completion rates for scheduled services, productivity, quality of work performed by direct reports, and monitoring initial denial trends
  • Completes and coordinates employee performance reviews and annual evaluations
  • Monitors absenteeism and ensure that counseling is consistently given for noncompliance with WellStar Health System policies and procedures

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare or related field
  • All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. CHAA - Cert Healthcare Access Assoc or CHAM - Cert Healthcare Access Mgr or CHFP - Cert Healthcare Financial Prof or CPAR - Certified Patient Account Rep or CRCR - Certified Revenue Cycle Rep
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and writing skills
  • Must be comfortable interacting with department Directors and Administrators and able to perform a wide variety of tasks that require independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative
  • Proficient with MS office
  • Demonstrates professionalism, effective communication skills and active listening skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities