Manager, Patient Access

This position will be on-site in Portland, Oregon.

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary:

Maintains responsibility for the supervision/management of hospital Patient Access staff/services. Works with Patient Access points and hospital management to define goals and objectives, as well as staff priorities. Reviews project progress and recommends any changes to senior management. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred
• Experience with computer terminals: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Provides day-to-day technical leadership while performing escalated or complex duties. Creates and maintains department schedule, assisting with coverage for absences/vacations so no vital workstation goes uncovered. Ensures shifts are covered using regular, float and per-diem staff. Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors.
• Collaborates with management and top professionals/specialists in selection of methods, techniques and analytical approach. Provides day-to-day technical oversight to staff; may become actively involved to meet schedules and resolve problems.
• Coaches employees to correct processes both individually and during monthly area meetings. Educates staff on existing and updated protocols for hospital/clinic services. Provides statistics on registration errors to management to assure integrity of data and education of staff, as needed.
• Participates in the full process of hiring new personnel from candidate selection through the on-boarding process. Assists with reviews of new personnel and recommends where additional training is needed, or discharge, if warranted. Participates in the development of employees.
• Participates in the preparation of the department budget.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.