Revenue Cycle Educator

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.8524 SMC ADMITTING Pay Range: $24.16 - $38.65 Care for our community, and your career. Revenue Cycle Educator FLSA Classification Non-Exempt (Hourly) Position Summary Develops, delivers, and maintains comprehensive Revenue cycle education with a primary focus on Patient Access but not limited to Patient Access.

Education, including orientation, competencies, refresher training, and downtime/playbook SOPs. Collaborates with QA, Supervisors, and departmental leadership to reduce errors, improve KPIs, and support system-wide standardization. Participates in a rotating business‑hour escalation schedule for training and competency needs.

Reporting Structure Reports to: Director of Patient Access. Core Competencies

• Instructional Design & Facilitation: Builds structured education programs emphasizing HEART Values, hands‑on demonstrations, micro‑trainings, workflow simulations, and competency assessments tailored to multiple learning styles.
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Thorough understanding of Article 28, Joint Commission requirements, MOON/IMM, MSPQ, HIPAA, consent standards, and NAHAM principles.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of EMRs, Accu. Reg, and payer portals; able to train both new and tenured staff.
• Coaching & Performance Development: Provides constructive feedback, reinforcement, corrective action support, and confidence‑building.
• Instructional Communication: Breaks down complex processes into clear, digestible steps and adapts teaching for high‑volume, high‑stress environments.
• Quality‑Focused Mindset: Interprets accuracy metrics and QA trends to develop targeted education.
• Collaboration & Alignment: Works closely with Supervisors, Leads, Analysts, and the Director to support standardization across Patient Access units.
• Documentation & Organization: Maintains detailed training records, SOPs, version control, and curriculum documentation.

Essential Functions

Orientation & Competency Management

• Owns the full Patient Access onboarding program, including days 1–90 and all ongoing competency validation.
• Maintains role‑specific competency checklists for Registrars, Switchboard, ED Registration, Central Scheduling, and Casual staff.
• Conducts system access walkthroughs, workflow demonstrations, script practice, and scenario‑based training. Training Development & SOP Ownership
• Develops, updates, and publishes standardized SOPs, workflow maps, and quick‑reference guides.
• Creates downtime procedures and emergency playbooks for Patient Access operations.
• Maintains version control and ensures all materials are consistently distributed across shifts and locations.
• Builds new curricula in alignment with workflow changes, regulatory updates, or software upgrades. Remediation & Quality Improvement
• Supports department goals through measurable improvements in accuracy rates, POS/Copay collection, MOON/IMM/MSPQ compliance, and Accu. Reg performance.
• Partners with Analysts, Leads, and Supervisors to interpret QA trends and identify remediation needs.
• Performs focused re‑education on error trends, workflow inconsistencies, BAR documentation, and Accu. Reg requirements.
• Validates progress and documents improvement, targeting defined error‑reduction benchmarks within 60 days.
• Communicates unresolved concerns and ongoing patterns to the Supervisor and Director. Collaboration & Operational Alignment
• Develops training calendars with the Supervisor and Leads to support 24/7 department needs.
• Conducts routine huddles with Leads to reinforce consistency and identify emerging training priorities.
• Serves as the education liaison to Nursing, ED, Radiology, Lab, Revenue Cycle, and HR/Education.
• Supports training for new initiatives including software upgrades, workflow changes, and eligibility processes. Systems Training & Technical Support
• Teaches core and advanced competencies in Meditech Registration, Accu. Reg, verification workflows, MSPQ, and MOON/IMM documentation.
• Trains staff on payer portals, eligibility systems, Optum, and benefit lookup tools.
• Troubleshoots user errors during training and escalates system‑level issues to IT or designated departments. LMS & Documentation
• Manages attendance tracking, LMS assignments, completion logs, and competency validation records.
• Monitors required annual regulatory training to ensure compliance.
• Maintains documentation for group trainings, 1:1 remediation, and follow‑up outcomes. Key KPIs
• New‑hire competency pass rates.
• Error‑reduction outcomes for designated focus areas.
• Accu. Reg accuracy rates (initial, final, and resolution).

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of training/education experience or senior‑level Patient Access experience.
• Experience in curriculum design, facilitation, and SOP development; proficiency with LMS systems. Work Environment / Physical Requirements
• Office and classroom settings; occasional evening sessions to support off‑shift training.
• Standing presentations, computer‑based work, and extended periods of instruction. Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 80 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.