Eligibility and Financial Screening Supervisor
Central Health · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
Essential Functions
- Oversee the daily operations of eligibility and financial screening services, ensuring consistent delivery of high quality, client-centered support across all service locations.
- Supervise and manage the work, performance and development of assigned team members, including hiring, training, coaching, setting performance goals, conducting evaluations, and taking disciplinary action when necessary.
- Support training of new staff, ensuring all team members are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to perform their roles effectively.
- Provide policy clarification, procedural guidance, and operational support to staff; stay current with changes in laws, regulations, and program eligibility requirements.
- Ensure adequate staffing to meet patient demand and departmental needs across clinic sites and other service locations.
- Resolve complex client issues and staff conflicts in a timely and professional manner; ensures a high standard of customer service and patient satisfaction.
- Complete file reviews and performance reports on assigned staff; works with leadership to identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and support department goals.
- Attend community events and represent the organization as needed including evenings and weekends
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
- Proficiency in data entry and use of EMR, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Adobe Pro.
- Strong analytical and processing skills, with the ability to identify trends and improve performance outcomes.
- Knowledge of financial eligibility processes, regulatory standards, and specialty grants (Ryan White, Title V, PHC, Family Planning).
- Ability to effectively solve problems, resolve conflicts and apply critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and adjust actions based on client needs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
4 years of experience working in health care, government, non-profit, or a customer service industry. 1 year of supervisory experience may replace 1 year of experience.