Infusion Manager at ARIZONA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

Glendale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Insurance Eligibility, Prior Authorization, Staff Management, Performance Management, Customer Service, Revenue Cycle Management, Scheduling, HIPAA Compliance, Communication, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Mentoring, Multi-tasking, Financial Literacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Infusion Manager 1. Job Identification Job Title Infusion Operations Manager Reporting to Director, RCM Department / CC Infusion Location Phoenix Administration Job Reference AARA/PayCO No. Job Holders 1 Last Update February 2021 2. Job Purpose The job purpose of the Infusion Operations Manager is to organize, oversee, and manage the success of the infusion coordinators and reverification specialists. The Infusion Operations manager is responsible for the oversight of patient communications, infusion referrals and authorizations for treatment along with infusion appointment scheduling tasks. 3. Job Dimensions Supervisory/Line Management Authority Infusion coordinators and reverification specialists Area Authority Infusion Operations Financial Authority None Process Authority None Patient Contact May have patient contact via email, web portal and telephone. The above dimensions are not an exhaustive list. AARA reserves the right to alter the dimensions of all roles within the organization as required. 4. Organizational Position CEO Director, Revenue Cycle Management Director, Finance 4. Role of the Department Infusion Patient Communication (before and after infusion appointments) Infusion Referrals and Authorization for Treatment Infusion Scheduling / Rescheduling Assess, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the patient registration along with the insurance coverage and prior authorizations needed for infusion therapy patients. Coordinates the daily and long-term strategic operations of Infusion Staff through close interaction with the Director of Revenue Cycle Management. Assist in developing, implementing, and revising policies and procedures to assure that everyone within the infusion room adheres to the high standards of patient care. Assists in hiring qualified team members serving as a catalyst and mentor for motivating productivity, innovation, high employee morale and commitment to the organization Assist with regular staff meetings to communicate new ideas, resolve problems, obtain feedback and maintain the overall effectiveness of the staff Directly supervises infusion coordinator team members and proactively manages their performance and development including but not limited to performance feedback, appraisals, and corrective actions Delegates tasks according to the Infusion Director and RCM Director to effectively communicate to other department heads and staff. Responds timely to employee grievances, complaints, and inquiries and seeks assistance when necessary Follows HIPAA and other required laws. 6. Key Result Areas Documentation of patient demographics, insurance coverage through the eligibility process as well as assurance of referrals and authorizations in place before the infusion therapy appointment. Maintain staffing levels and personnel reviews and oversight of all positions. 7. Equipment, Machinery and Systems Equipment and Machinery Telephone PC / Laptop Scanner / Fax / Copier General Office Equipment Systems Paycom NextGen Availity MS Office applications Drug manufacturer and insurance portals 8. Assignment and Review of Work All new AARA employees will agree initial objectives to be assessed on completion of their 90-day initial review period. Thereafter, all employees will enter the annual appraisal cycle under the AARA Talent, Performance and Career Management Policy where annual appraisals will be conducted by their Line Manager and CEO. Further information on the appraisal cycle calendar is available from the HR Manager and from the Talent, Performance and Career Management Policy on the AARA Intranet. 9. Communication and Relationships The postholder must have strong interpersonal and relational talents. Success in this role involves building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders Key Internal Relationships Director of Revenue Cycle Management Director, Clinical Infusion Services Billing Supervisor Reverification Team Lead Infusion Coordinators Key External Relationships Patients Medical staff in different practices 10. Demands of the Job Long periods of sitting and VDT operation. Frequent interruptions by patients or staff. Critical thinking and problem solving. Financial literacy to resolve previously non-paid encounters Calm resolution to potentially unreasonable or angry patients regarding scheduling, prior authorizations, account balances and financial responsibility. Requirements 11. Knowledge, Skill, Training and Experience to do the Job Essential Manager experience, 1 year Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology Exceptional customer service skills as acquired in a role that deals with the public, 2 years. Knowledge of Insurance eligibility, benefits and prior authorization, 1 year Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Desirable Infusion drug knowledge Revenue cycle role in a large healthcare practice, 2 years. NextGen PM system, 1 year A comprehensive person specification for this role is available.

Responsibilities

The Infusion Operations Manager oversees infusion coordinators and reverification specialists to ensure efficient patient communication, referral processing, and appointment scheduling. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care, managing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.