Description

Job Description

To manage and lead the effective and efficient operational running of the front office department to ensure client

centric services are provided to patients.

Responsibilities

· To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the Front Office team.

· To ensure effective operational alignment of Physician appointment scheduling with the needs of the business

unit/facilities.

· To monitor and manage client expectations and satisfaction through Patient Experience feedback.

· To manage and optimise outpatient collections for the company.

· To monitor and manage the accurate recording/processing of patient data to prevent financial risk for the

company.

· To create and continuously maintain an enabling environment where people can develop and grow.

· To ensure that performance management contracts are in place for the team.

· Conduct and document bi-annual performance conversations .

· Identify high potential talent and ensure that development plans are facilitated in cooperation with Human

Resources.

· Ensure that a training plan is developed and monitored to ensure continuous sharing of knowledge and skill.

· Monitor the quality of onboarding for new employees; new employees are orientated and probation periods are

signed off .

· Maintain professional conduct and discipline within the team.

· Work closely with the recruitment team to recruit and select competent employees .

· Monitor employee scheduling of the department to ensure sufficient operational coverage.

 · Ensure accurate updates on uploaded Physician schedules. 

· Monitor scheduling to ensure best, effective use of Physician time.

 · Ensure follow up appointments are booked and patients informed accordingly.

 · Ensure optimal scheduling of appointments. 

· Monitor patient feedback (Press Ganey) reports for trends in Front Office service delivery. 

· Implement and support measures to increase participation rates of patients in Press Ganey surveys

. · Ensure the overall appearance of the Front Office area is in line with NMC quality and safety standards. 

· Efficient accompaniment of patients to units in the absence of supporting employees. 

· Outstanding and revenue reports are prepared and analysed. 

· The system is updated accurately with payments received.

 · Age analysis report is generated and daily follow up on outstanding amounts completed. 

· Coordinate the requests and approval of payment arrangements and document accordingly. 

· Ensure that challenging clients are dealt with in a professional and respectful manner. 

– Effective implementation of policies and procedures.

 · Monitor and manage accuracy of patient admission date.

 · Clearly communicate expectations and ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear.

 · Provides direction to direct reports by ensuring that everyone understands the strategy of the company and the supporting operational and clinical goals that needs to be met.

 · Drives the motivation and engagement of people through creating a trusting environment where people are provided with the opportunities to try out new initiatives without feeling fearful. 

· Treating people fairly consistently. 

· Instils and drives desired NMC culture by living the values and the associated behaviours organisational values – setting the appropriate standards for behaviour.

 · Consistently recognises the contribution and achievement of the team – being an advocate for the team

 · Embraces diversity, listening without judgement to diverse and opposing points of view . 

· Provide staff with the opportunities to grow and develop by encouraging self-learning, initiating training and development initiatives, coaching and on-the-job training. 

· Adapt leadership style according to the specific situation. 

· Produces a number of workable solutions that are effective when judged over time; considers the practical issues relating to implementing the preferred solution. 

· Demonstrates an understanding of the interactions, interrelatedness and interdependence of information, patterns and events within the function/business unit and how it plays a part in the bigger system. 

· Sets and continuously revises quality standards within and across departments/business unit in line with quality management principles. 

· Monitors and maintains quality of functional/business unit systems, processes, resources, and outputs according to set internal and external quality standards and processes.

 · Creates processes to ensure work is completed in a systematic and methodical way; proactively identifies and removes obstacles. 

· Maintains consistent high levels of productivity within functional/business unit by ensuring appropriate resources, systems and processes are in place.

 · Proactively drives results within own function/business unit.

 · Displays high levels of self-discipline and reliability to achieve work outcomes.

 · Remains aware of own behaviour and how it effects job performance and working relationships with others.

· Demonstrates an accurate awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and proactively works on self development.

 · Displays high levels of self-discipline and reliability to achieve work outcomes

 · Demonstrates an ability to share and understand the feelings, needs, concerns, and/or emotional state of others (professional empathy). 

· Establishes, builds, and sustain effective and trusting work relationships. 

· Maintains appropriate levels of focus, professionalism, performance, and objectivity under considerable pressure or demanding situations. 

· Demonstrates emotional stability and mature behaviour appropriate to the workplace even in circumstances of discord or duress

 · Effectively manages current and potential conflicts between personal life and work demands.

 · Remains positive in the face of adversity and assists others to recognise the positive aspects of difficult situations/obstacles, pressures and setbacks.

 · Models a willingness to accept constructive feedback and makes changes where appropriate. 

· Ensures that relevant resources and support systems to manage stress and setbacks are available and utilised. 

· Sets clear, measurable objectives and action plans for function/business unit, in line with operational/organisational goals 

· Develop and prioritises medium to long term plans for functional area / business units and anticipates potential difficulties 

· Coordinates timelines and priorities within function / business unit to ensure that deadlines are met 

· Identifies, assigns and manages resources to achieve functional / business unit objectives

 · Uses existing timelines to monitor own and others’ progress against deadlines; maintaining an on-going awareness of obstacles that may hinder progress. 

· Follows the duty schedule as assigned by the supervisor which includes different shift timings as per the need of the department 

· Strictly adheres to NMC’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety & JCI. 

· Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service.

 · Maintains patient & staff confidentiality.

 · To drive patient experience initiatives, monitoring patient feedback, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring continuous improvement in service quality.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree – Any discipline or related fields. Master’s degree will be an advantage.

· At least 5 years’ experience in a healthcare environment

· At least 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory position