Patient Registration Supervisor (French Hospital Medical Center) - San Luis Obispo, CA

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Patient Access Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the daily operations specific to their unit. The Supervisor oversees and directs work team's production and performance to insure proper utilization and effectiveness of assigned personnel. They are responsible for defining and delegating team member responsibilities to appropriate personnel to ensure a smooth, accurate workflow. The Supervisor works in tandem with the other department Supervisors to manage the daily production of the Patient Access team and assists in managing the overall operations of the department.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and/or weekends. Our office is located at 1911 Johnson Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

We offer 1 month of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule which is 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted onsite.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Have a working knowledge of computer applications
• Demonstrate Leadership and Analytical Thinking capability
• Requires working knowledge of insurance including Commercial Contracts, Managed Care, and Government Programs including Federal, State, and local agencies
• Have knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Organizes workflow to ensure accurate and timely team performance
• Supervises the work schedule, always ensuring adequate and appropriate coverage of all positions
• Selects, and delegates training and orientation of new staff
• Assigns staff responsibilities, and evaluates performance
• Counsels employees on problem areas of registration and performance
• Works with staff to develop personal development plans, identify areas for improvement, and improve performance
• Performs interviews, performance appraisals, provides coaching and feedback to staff adhering to the policies and procedures of the admitting department
• Provides input for, and ensures staff compliance with, established organizational policies, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Possesses knowledge and ability to leverage technology, optimize the utilization of internal resources and improve the quality of work and information flows
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned
• Attends, and sometimes leads departmental meetings and contributes with suggestions, ideas, and methods to improve quality of department / hospital operations
• Reviews operational reports, identifies opportunities and problems and makes recommendations for improving customer service, patient throughput, and process flow
• Generates enthusiasm and commitment among French Hospital Medical Center employees; fosters and reinforces tan based results

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:

• 2+ years of Patient Registration
• 2+ years of experience working in a hospital patient registration department, physician office setting, healthcare insurance company, revenue cycle vendor and / or other revenue cycle related roles.
• 2+ years of supervisor / leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to 100% onsite at French Hospital Medical Center at 1911 Johnson Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
• Must be 18 years old OR older
• Ability to work the schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

California Residents Only: The annual range for California residents is $58,300 - $114,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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