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Job Title: Lead Access Associate

Department: Orthopedics

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Days - 8am - 4:30pm - There is a possibility of some evenings and weekend shift if wanted as we cover Urgent Care for Ortho in Henrietta

SUMMARY:

In addition to performing in the role of an Access Associate, provides leadership and assists the supervisor/manager in facilitating the workflow for a team of access associates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Leadership. Mentor, coach and encourage assigned team of associates, facilitate an effective workflow; assist with orientation, training, performance evaluations and disciplinary measures, under the direction of a supervisor/manager

+ Customer Service. Manage incoming calls and provide necessary information; greet patients and/or their representatives, provide direction as needed; schedule patient appointments; interview patients and/or their representatives to obtain necessary information

+ Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients and/or their representatives as defined by departmental policy; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary pre-certifications/authorizations when applicable

+ Billing & Payments. Collect/process co-payments, deductibles and/or other types of payments; provide cost estimates when applicable; review charges in charge review WQs for completeness and accuracy

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Associates degree preferred

+ 5 years related work experience in a healthcare setting or customer service setting preferred, leadership experience strongly preferred

+ Basic computer skills required

+ Excellent customer service and communication skills required.

+ Bilingual preferred

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

+ No Weekends or Holidays

+ Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays

+ Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

+ Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs

+ Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Program

+ Advancement Opportunities

+ Retirement Savings Program

+ Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health

+ Same Day Pay through Daily Pay

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.00 - $23.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14624

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.