Description

We are seeking a Clinic Supervisor who will oversee and direct the daily activities of the registration staff in a high-volume multi-specialty ophthalmology practice to ensure a smoothly functioning office and good patient relations. Provides direct support and is the primary contact for registration staff on operational and administrative tasks, including those related, but not limited to authorizations, scheduling, registration, insurance questions, and special projects. Serves in supervisory capacity to orient, train, and direct new patient service coordinators (PSC), and medical office coordinators. Works with Clinic Manager to manage PSC's weekly schedules to ensure adequate coverage/support. Serves as a primary resource in a team-focused environment. Addresses patient questions and concerns. Resolves issues promptly and accurately. Uses an electronic medical record system to document all interactions with patients. Works with payors to learn requirements and obtain necessary authorizations for clinical procedures, services, medication, and supplies. Acts independently with professionalism and efficiency.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains new patient service coordinators and serves as lead for current PSC staff and other Medical Office Coordinators.
• Oversees and directs the day-to-day activities of PSCs and other medical office coordinators.
• Assists with patient scheduling and registration, check-in/check-out, and coordination of cancellation and rescheduling of clinics
• Acts as subject matter expert for practice regarding insurance information, both government and commercial.
• Routinely addresses complex situations based on past experiences, and knowledge and understanding of healthcare resources and how they should be used. Examples may include working with VIP patients, international patients, insurance and unique scheduling situations.
• Educates patients authoritatively about their coverage and payment responsibilities.
• Obtains pre-certification/authorization and/or referrals as required by payors for clinical procedures, services, medication, and supplies.
• Ensures patients understand and sign all necessary documentation related to insurance coverage (e.g., Advance Beneficiary Notice form, Exclusion of Benefits form, etc.).
• Collects payment/s from patients as needed. Follows protocol for time-of-service collections.
• Documents insurance information in the patient's electronic medical record system accurately.
• Reviews schedules in advance to verify insurance requirements and scheduled procedures and services requiring pre-authorization have been obtained.
• Stays current on notices from payors on requirements for prior authorizations on new procedures, services and medications.
• Acts as primary point person for questions from interdisciplinary divisions such as the Call Center and other Wilmer clinics.
• Resolves patient questions promptly. Involves other staff/faculty or divisions as needed (e.g. billing).
• Monitors In-Basket messages daily. Runs weekly and monthly reports to monitor volume, completion rate and staff productivity.
• Participates in tasks needed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitors flow of registration workflow; recommends and implements improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Four years of related experience, including previous lead or supervisory experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of college.
• Two years of related experience in ophthalmology and/or JHH systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurance coverage.

Classified Title: Clinic Supervisor
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OF
Starting Salary Range: $44,200 - $76,752 Annually ($68,588 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: JH Wilmer Eye at Bel Air
Department name: Waters Edge Practice Oph
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements
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