Client Services Supervisor
Iowa Ortho · Iowa, United States · 5 days ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Team Development
- Provides day-to-day leadership, direction, and support for the Work Comp and Attorney Services teams.
- Ensures coverage for all department responsibilities when staff is out of office.
- Sets team priorities, resolves operational issues, and provides accurate and timely guidance to staff.
- Maintains individual and team performance to ensure departmental goals and performance expectations are achieved.
- Mentors team members by providing ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and professional development support.
- Assists with succession planning and employee development initiatives.
- Facilitates onboarding and training of new employees.
- Participates in recruiting and interviewing activities as requested.
- Operational Management
- Oversees departmental workflows, processes, and services to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency.
- Assists coordinators with resolving unpaid invoice issues and other account-related concerns.
- Documents interactions accurately and timely using approved systems and resources.
- Tracks workers' compensation referrals and monitors provider distribution to ensure equitable referral allocation.
- Analyzes operational and performance data to identify trends, improve processes, and enhance service delivery.
- Develops and implements solutions that address operational, clinical, and customer service needs.
- Adapts departmental priorities to align with organizational objectives and business needs.
- Provides input regarding departmental forecasting, growth opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
- Collaboration and Relationship Management
- Serves as a liaison between departments and advocates for team functions internally and externally.
- Collaborates with supervisors, managers, directors, physicians, and staff to develop and implement efficient organizational processes.
- Participates in marketing and business development activities and coordinates staffing support as needed.
- Builds, cultivates, and maintains relationships that contribute to patient growth, client satisfaction, and positive outcomes.
- Maintains professional relationships with employers, insurance carriers, attorneys, case managers, and referral partners.
- Direct Service Responsibilities
- Performs the duties of the Workers' Compensation Coordinator role when needed to support department operations and coverage.
- Maintains expertise in departmental processes, policies, and customer service standards.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field;
- OR
- Two (2) years of post-secondary education, technical medical training, or equivalent healthcare-related coursework, combined with at least two (2) years of professional healthcare experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of customer service, healthcare operations, workers' compensation, or related experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of workers' compensation experience.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including patients, employers, insurance carriers, attorneys, and healthcare providers.
- Preferred:
- Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
- Experience in healthcare operations, practice management, or process improvement initiatives.
- Prior consulting, business development, or client relationship management experience.
- Experience analyzing operational data and implementing workflow improvements.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, One Note)