Supervisor, Patient Solutions

DEPARTMENT:?Patient Solutions REPORTS TO:?Program Manager, Patient Solutions SUMMARY: The Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers providing Patient Solutions customer support services. LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ

• Makes necessary changes in staffing based on day of week and other anticipated events.
• Monitors productivity of customer service representatives and generates reports.
• Monitors individual, team, and call center results to identify and act on both positive?and negative performance trends to ensure attainment of revenue?goals and performance targets.
• Monitors service calls to observe employee demeanor, technical accuracy, and conformity to company policies.
• Answers questions and recommends corrective services to address customer complaints.
• Provides communication and follow up to ensure representatives are fully informed of all new information related to products, procedures, customer needs and company related issues, changes, or actions.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of direct reports.
• Maintains collaboration among workers and resolves grievances.
• Prepares composite reports from individual reports by direct reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Directly supervises?all employees within the?Patient Solutions Program(s).

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.?

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite.

• Adaptability?- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service?- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Diversity?- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Delegation?- Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Dependability?- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics?- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills?- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement?- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Managing?People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Is available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Oral Communication?- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support?- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing?- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving?- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in?group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism?- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality?- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork?- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication?- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• Work is performed in a traditional commercial office setting with standard office lighting and white noise.
• Additional remarks regarding work environment:?
• This job operates in a professional office environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.