Phare Access Optimization Manager

R1

$65K — $116K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Patient Access or revenue cycle preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in management roles.
  • Expertise in Patient Access functions: registration, financial clearance, scheduling, and customer service.
  • Proven experience in driving performance, quality, and operational outcomes.
  • Experience with AI tools and technology-enabled workflows in healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

  • Apply Patient Access expertise to optimize AI-enabled tools and automated workflows.
  • Collaborate with teams to translate operational processes into scalable, tech-enabled solutions.
  • Evaluate and refine AI-driven quality frameworks and outputs to meet operational standards.
  • Develop performance management plans to guide operational initiatives and priorities.
  • Lead meetings to review team performance and align on priorities for accountability.
  • Prepare and present operational metrics and reports for business reviews.
  • Design and implement processes that enhance operational efficiency and performance.

Benefits

  • Remote work environment with a quiet, climate-controlled setting.
  • Participation in an annual bonus plan with a target of 10%.
  • Opportunities for team development and operational coaching.
  • Access to advanced AI technologies and automation tools.
  • Engagement with cross-functional projects for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
  • Apply expertise in Patient Access workflows (registration, financial clearance, scheduling, and customer service) to support the design and optimization of AI-enabled tools and automated workflows
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate Patient Access operational processes into scalable, technology-enabled solutions
  • Evaluate and refine AI-driven quality frameworks, scoring logic, and workflow outputs to ensure alignment with operational standards and expected outcomes
  • Support team performance management by developing and maintaining performance plans that outline operational initiatives, priorities, and tasks to ensure performance expectations are achieved, and stakeholders are informed of current results.
  • Lead and facilitate recurring meetings with operational teams to review performance, align on priorities, and drive accountability for action plans and outcomes.
  • Prepare, analyze, and present reports, dashboards, and presentations for regular business review cadences; serve as the operational subject matter expert for team metrics, contractual KPIs, standards, and reporting.
  • Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to design, improve, and implement processes that increase operational efficiency, optimize cost, leverage technology, and maximize performance outcomes.
  • Support cross-functional projects and assist with the coaching, development, and day-to-day guidance of Lead-level team members; front-end operational knowledge, particularly in Patient Access, preferred.


Education Level
  • Bachelors - Equivalent experience in relevant Patient Access or revenue cycle experience across registration, financial clearance, scheduling, and customer service will be considered in lieu of degree.


Experience Level
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a management role, with demonstrated responsibility for driving performance, quality, and operational outcomes
  • Required experience in Patient Access functions, including registration, financial clearance, scheduling, and customer service, with a strong understanding of front-end revenue cycle impact
  • Experience applying operational expertise to process improvement, standardization, or performance management initiatives
  • Experience supporting or working with AI tools, automation, or technology-enabled workflows in a healthcare or revenue cycle environment preferred


Licenses and Certifications
Not Specified

Skills
  • Strong knowledge of Patient Access operations, including registration, financial clearance, scheduling, and customer service
  • Ability to translate operational workflows into structured processes, decision logic, or AI-supported solutions
  • Experience with quality assurance frameworks, audit methodologies, or performance evaluation models
  • Analytical skills with ability to interpret KPIs, in-process metrics, and workflow performance data
  • Understanding of front-end revenue cycle impact on downstream billing, collections, and denials
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly between operations, analytics, and technology teams


Physical Demands
• Sitting
• Standing
• Extended Computer Usage

Work Environment
• Well lit
• Remote
• Noise Level -Quite
• Climate Controlled
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $65,000.00 - $116,747.20 per year . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%

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