Sutter Health

Patient Services Lead

Sutter Health$71K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience required.
  • 4 years of recent relevant experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of insurance policies and procedures related to patient billing.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Support and coordinate overall operations of Patient Services.
  • Oversee staffing and work assignments for patient services representatives and interns.
  • Update policies and protocols to enhance workflow and efficiency.
  • Act as liaison between patients, staff, and healthcare providers.
  • Ensure services follow best practices and comply with regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness offerings.
  • Full-time schedule with Monday to Friday shifts and no weekend requirements.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SOPS-Sutter Outpatient Services - San Francisco

Position Overview:

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Supports, organizes and coordinates the overall operation of Patient Services, including staffing and work assignments of patient services representatives, assistants and interns. Supports updates to policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality assurance. Ensures the timely delivery of services to patients and oversees the efficient operation of the department. Serves as the liaison between Patient Services and staff, physicians, patients, family and other employees. Ensures services are provided in a manner consistent with best practices, accreditation standards and State and Federal regulations. Adheres to all organizational, local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering patient care. This role is intended for use by employees employed by an outpatient facility.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 4 years of recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Basic knowledge of insurance policies and procedures, as well as patient billing.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Possess outstanding written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
  • Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
  • Broad knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve department objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work autonomously, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve complex that arise with little or no precedent.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Pay Range is $34.48 to $48.27 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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