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Lead Intake - Simmons Cancer Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under supervision. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree or two years of college. Experience 2 years with Bachelor's degree. or 3 years 3-5 years of collection or financial counselor or verification experience. JOB DUTIES Provides direction, development, and guidance to staff. Reviews daily, edits and performs necessary updates. Reports any applicable updates, corrections, or system concerns. Maintains pro-active approach with addressing and implementing changes impacting various processes within Patient Access Department. Leads, trains, and motivates staff to achieve goals and objectives. Assists Manager with daily operations and department schedule. Assures staff coverage for all shifts. Assumes supervisory decision making in absence of Director and Manager. Identifies and obtains all essential information pertaining to intake, verification, and pre-certification of applicable patient accounts with 98% accuracy rate. Revises information in computer system as needed. Documents pertinent information and efforts in computer system based upon department documentation standards. Maintains department productivity standards. Verifies and determines insurance coverage and benefits for phases of transplant. Inputs necessary information into database. Works with Case Manager if separate letter of agreement is needed. Coordinates with Case Management and/or physician's office regarding any additional information needed on their part to obtain pre-authorization. Re-verifies emergency room, observation, surgical observation, and day surgery patients when converted to inpatient status and initiates verification and pre-certification. Coordinates with Financial Counselor to identify funding source, additional information needed to secure accurate third party billing and/or patient financial responsibility and revises system as necessary. Works in collaborative manner with peers and other hospital departments. Attends meetings and actively participates. Assists managers in timely and accurate manner. Distributes and completes relevant departmental reports. Tracks key performance indicators as designed by department Director. Maintains current policies and procedures. Assures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations and assists Director with JCAHO preparation. Completes special projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!