Location:Orion Building -6630 Orion DriveFort Myers FL 33912
Department: Outpatient Scheduling (OPS)
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$22.73 - $28.41 / hour
🌟 Grow Your Career in Healthcare Leadership Outpatient Scheduling 🌟
Are you passionate about organization, teamwork, and patient care and ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Join our Outpatient Scheduling team, where leadership meets purpose! This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, people-focused professional to help lead a team dedicated to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
💼 What Youll Do
As a leader in Outpatient Scheduling, youll guide a talented team of schedulers ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compassionate service for every patient encounter. Youll play a key role in streamlining scheduling operations, supporting staff development, and driving continuous improvement in the patient access experience.
🎯 Who You Are
Youre a natural communicator who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare setting. You enjoy mentoring others, solving problems, and making sure every patients journey begins smoothly. You bring both scheduling expertise and a leadership mindset and youre ready to make an impact!
🎓 What You Need to Apply:
Education:
Two years of formal education or training beyond high school required
Associate Degree preferred
Certification through NAHAM or AAHAM preferred
Experience:
Minimum 3 years in Patient Registration or Business Office required
Why Youll Love Working Here:
Opportunity to step into a leadership-focused scheduling role
Supportive environment that values career growth and mentorship
A meaningful role that directly impacts patient care and satisfaction
Competitive compensation and comprehensive Lee Health benefits, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and wellness programs
Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
📅 Join a team where your leadership skills and scheduling expertise help shape the patient experience every single day!
Directly supervises the daily operations of the Emergency Department Patient Access Staff for the assigned campus that result in achieving the financial goals established by the organization. In addition, will assist in supervising Patient Access staff at other Registration entry points at the assigned facility. This position requires collaboration with other leaders, clinicians and physicians within the campus/location(s). This position will ensure Patient Access processes for all payer classifications are operating efficiently and effectively. The Patient Access process includes pre-registration, registration, insurance verification, and time of service collections; all of which result in the accumulation of all demographic and financial information that permits the patient to be safely identified throughout the organization and allows for the proper filing and collection of both third party debt and patient debt for services provided by the organization. Will ensure that each patient encounter is compliant with all applicable regulations and contractual obligations according to its payer classification. Supervises the identification of patients for referral to financial counseling programs to assist patients in the identification of available funding sources including, Medicaid, Medicare, Disability, and any other program that can alleviate financial obligations of qualifying patients. Monitors staff performance to ensure quality outcomes and identification of training opportunities. Trains and supervises Patient Access staff to ensure compliance with EMTALA, Red Rules, debt collection laws and government regulations for participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Performs duties in fast-paced, emotionally-charged emergency clinical environment. Develops and maintains staffing schedule for 24/7 department coverage. Manages Patient Access staff to enhance patient satisfaction through fostering a culture that is patient focused and compassionate about the financial implications of healthcare debt. Maintains all assigned budgets and participate in adherence to budget targets. Serves as a role model in the area of work ethic, values, leadership, and customer service and demonstrates a genuine concern for patients and the community. Manages all requirements related to appropriate internal controls over accounts receivable and cash receipt functions.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Associate's | Preferred | ||
Two years of formal education or training beyond high school required. Associate Degree preferred and/or certification through NAHAM or AAHAM.
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| 3 Years | Patient Registration/Business Office | Required | or |
| 3 Years | Business Office | Required | |
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Not Required | ||
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
US:FL:Fort Myers
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