Director - Self-Pay Management (Remote)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Under general direction, directs the processes, systems, work and results for the Self Pay Management function for the Customer Resolution Specialists and Financial Assistance Specialists for both hospital and professional billing. Plans, organizes, and works with leadership to develop all aspects of self-pay processes, including identification of government or other eligibility, insurance exchange, financial assistance or other source of payment during or prior to the Admissions process. Oversees all self-pay billing and collection processes and departmental support functions therein. With a background steeped in professionalism and client service focused principles, leads, manages and drive program and cultural excellence for the group. Participates in implementing the processes and procedures for a new function (integrating two patient financial statements and two customer service departments) and ensuring that the procedures are consistently followed.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do

• Assesses and responds to organizational and customers' needs with innovative programs to ensure customer satisfaction. Implements patient friendly billing guidelines.

• Directs and designs the process for integrating both hospital and professional customer service departments, processes and related systems into a single group that services patient balance AR for all Stanford Health Care entities

• Directs operations compliant with the Bad Debt Collection, Financial Assistance and Uninsured Patient Discount policies and all application state and Federal laws associated with these policies. Reviews these policies on an annual basis and works with counsel and senior leadership to update these policies per any new regulations.

• Manages the schedules, performance and work products/services of the Self Pay Customer Resolution team and Financial Assistance Specialists

• Establishes and communicates the system for the maintenance of a complete record of current policies and procedures followed by staff in the manager's areas of responsibility; responsible for having complete knowledge of the patient flow and steps taken by staff to complete these procedures; assures that staff is adequately trained and meets competency requirements and levels.

• Manages all service programs, including external vendor programs and systems.

• Manages, prepares and presents capital and operating budgets that demonstrate prudent use of organization's resources while also achieving/maintaining organizations goals and key performance indicators.

• Manages the budget and the appropriate staff levels for the function and/or cost center.

• Develops goals and priorities. Directs the assignment of tasks and projects to management and staff.

• Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains and coaches assigned staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations. Provides leadership, direction and guidance. Represents the department on various committees; conducts regular unit staff meetings.

• Responsible for designing, developing, and monitoring of performance improvement processes. Manages implementation of standards and systems to enhance quality, consistency, efficiency, and timeliness of responsibilities for the enterprise, ensuring applicable solutions are available/operating on a 24/7 basis.

• Monitors to ensure that integrity and accuracy of registration and financial data is maintained by the staff supervised. Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure the processes and systems for registration, patient billing and financial assistance are standardized and optimized for efficient and effective flow of patients within the department and the organization.

• Manage multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related business/health administration discipline from an accredited college or university

• Master’s Degree preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of related progressively responsible customer service management experience (i.e Credit and Collections, etc.) within a complex health care system/call center including three (3) years of supervisory/management experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following including but not limited to:

• Relevant Hospital Policies, Practices and HIPAA regulations.

• Registration (Epic) and billing systems (Epic) and databases.

• Governmental and non- government requirements applicable to patient registration processes.

• Familiar with the complexities with the health care/hospital environment (front office, service areas and clinician operations

• Demonstrated business communication skills with patients, providers and other clinicians, Effective interpersonal skills and professional conduct

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving abilities, strong organization and decision-making abilities including Conflict management/de-escalation skills

• Demonstrated project management skills (Utilize Lean/project management protocols for efficient workflows).

• Maintain effective working relationships with all employees and upper management.

• Customer service and relationship management

• Balance priorities and Lean principles

• Demonstrated computer and software applications skills including Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Teams, Project or other software used in the department.

Licenses and Certifications

• None

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $76.90 - $101.91 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.