Overview:
The Director of Access Management Operations is a strategic, growth-minded leader responsible for driving operational excellence, innovation, and business impact across ATI's patient support and contact center functions. This role oversees day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives, ensuring a seamless and compassionate patient experience while maximizing referral conversion, scheduling efficiency, and overall business growth. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates curiosity and analytical rigor, and leads with purpose and accountability. They will champion continuous improvement, implement modern technologies and best practices, and inspire teams to deliver industry-leading performance.
Responsibilities:
* Communicate ATI's company goals, growth targets, and innovation priorities with teams to create alignment and deliver an exceptional patient experience.
* Lead and motivate ATI's Contact Center team to consistently exceed service and conversion metrics, driving measurable business impact.
* Identify and execute opportunities to enhance operational and technological performance, streamline patient access, and improve referral-to-schedule conversion rates.
* Design and implement scalable strategies that balance service excellence with operational efficiency and revenue growth.
* Perform tasks to assure service-level agreements (SLAs) and quality requirements are met or exceeded.
* Partner closely with Field Operations, Marketing, and Business Development teams to align on performance goals and patient acquisition strategies.
* Provide ongoing training and development to ATI and vendor teams, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and curiosity.
* Oversee the development and optimization of employee schedules, ensuring appropriate resource allocation to meet demand.
* Handle escalated patient interactions with empathy and professionalism, serving as a role model for service excellence.
* Promote ATI's vision, values, and services to all patients, partners, and stakeholders.
* Maintain organizational quality standards and drive initiatives that improve first-call resolution, reduce patient effort, and enhance satisfaction.
* Report and analyze operational metrics tied to referral conversion, scheduling adherence, and patient engagement outcomes.
* Leverage data-driven insights and automation tools to identify trends, forecast needs, and inform strategic decisions.
* Champion innovation by piloting new technologies, workflows, and partnerships that advance ATI's access management capabilities.
* Provide strong leadership to direct reports, ensuring clarity of vision, accountability, and professional development.
* Act as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, contributing to enterprise-level planning and growth initiatives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Required:
* Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of equivalent experience in contact center operations, healthcare access, or customer experience leadership
Preferred:
* Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Minimum Experience
Required:
* 7+ years of call center or patient support operations experience
* 4+ years of leadership experience managing large teams and multi-site operations
Preferred:
* Experience in healthcare access management, patient scheduling, or referral operations
* Proven success driving measurable business growth (conversion, retention, or satisfaction)
* Experience leading through change, implementing new systems, or transforming service models
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization
* Strategic thinker with a bias for action, innovation, and continuous improvement
* Ability to lead with minimal supervision and operate with autonomy
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies
* Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing teams
* Strong project management and organizational skills
* Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
* Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, contact center analytics, and automation platforms
* Passion for improving the patient experience and redefining access excellence
Licenses and Certifications
Required:
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Preferred:
* Certification in Contact Center Management, Six Sigma, or Lean Operations
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