Patient Access Supervisor - JMH Walnut Creek Medical Center - Walnut Creek, CA

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Walnut Creek, CA, USA
In-Office
60K-107K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
Supervise approximately 20 patient access staff, overseeing registration, payment collection, quality review, scheduling, staffing, training, timekeeping, KPI tracking, and operational support. Lead daily huddles, staff engagement, performance conversations, and hiring activities. Provide Epic support, resolve email and work-queue issues, collaborate across departments, and participate in off-hours, weekend, holiday, and downtime coverage.
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Requisition Number: 2382104
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is full-time. Employees are required to work on-site from 4:00 pm - 1:00 am. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work extra hours and alternative schedules. Our office is located at 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Email Review / Research / Resolution
  • Supervise Patient Access Staff with about 20 Direct Reports
  • Aid in on-call Supervisor Rotation During Weekends, Holidays and Off Hours
  • Staff / Department Rounding
  • Develop Agenda Topics for Daily Huddles and Chair the Discussion
  • Staff on Boarding - Identify Candidates / Screen / Interview / Hire / Train / Mentor During Probationary Period and Beyond
  • Report and Work Queue Support
  • Schedule Development and Maintenance
  • Kronos Timekeeping for Staff
  • Epic Support and Training for Staff
  • Crucial / Progressive / Developmental Conversation Completion
  • Registration Support - Registration Completion and Quality Review
  • POS Collection - Collect and / or Reconciliation of Patient Payments
  • Downtime Support - Weekend Graveyard Support
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • KPI Metrics Tracking and Development
  • Staff Engagement and Satisfaction

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of medical office experience
  • 1+ years of leadership or management position experience
  • 1+ years of outpatient registration experience
  • Ability to work full-time between 4:00 pm - 1:00 am including the flexibility to work extra hours and alternative schedules per business need
  • Ability to work onsite at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center - 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of PC applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations as they pertain to Emergency Department processes and procedures
  • Proven ability to compute basic mathematical calculations

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of medical office experience
  • 1+ year of leadership or management experience
  • 1+ year of outpatient registration experience
  • Ability to work full-time from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am, including extra hours and alternative schedules as needed
  • Ability to work onsite at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to Emergency Department processes and procedures
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

What the Team is Saying

Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.

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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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