Patient Access Lead

This is a Full Time, Day Shift Patient Access Lead opportunity working in the Admitting Department at Oro Valley Hospital.

Assists management in providing leadership and back up coverage for all functions on all shifts. Assists in monitoring front end functions to enable the department to achieve its productivity, quality assurance and financial goals. Ensures effective and efficient processing of patient flow and front end operations.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education: Required: High School diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience

Experience: Required: Two (2) years registration experience -OR- one (1) year NH experience as Patient Access Rep
Preferred: Hospital billing and insurance verification experience

Skills: Knowledge of applicable HCFA and other regulatory requirements, including third party payer procedures and practices required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, good human relations and analytical skills required, ability to use computerized Admitting/Billing system. Communicates effectively orally and in writing.

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center, Skilled Nursing Unit, and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVH's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a “family,” the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.