What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Team Lead position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Patient Services
- Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.81*
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Patient Access
- Shift: M-F Mid shift 12p-8:30p w/ flexible schedule & weekend on call rotation
- Job ID: 158915
UnityPoint Health Information
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Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
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- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
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Overview
Patient Access Team Lead
Full Time; M-F 12:00pm-8:30pm; Flexible Schedule and Weekend On Call rotation Required
Rock Island, IL
The Patient Access Team Lead is responsible to function as a Patient Access Associate in addition to other administrative responsibilities. When these functions are completed with accuracy this process will ensure patient safety through appropriate identification, maximum reimbursement for hospital charges and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and thoroughly collects, analyzes and records demographic, insurance/financial and clinical data in computer system. Ensures information source is appropriate and all required documentation are on file
- Documentation would include but not be limited to consents, Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN), Medical Necessity, Pre-Authorization
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of insurance verification and understanding of insurance plans
- Ensure accounts have a valid provider order on file when applicable (transcribe and scan when required)
- Properly maintains required work regarding collections, balancing of cash drawers, and posting to patient accounts. Must understand patient options for financial assistance & payment plans.
- Properly maintains Patient Access performance goals including Point of Service, Denials, Arrived in Errors, etc.
- Documents on accounts using hospital account note with activity comments to ensure easy account follow up.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer services with a goal to exceed customer expectations.
- Instrumental in training new Patient Access staff.
- Maintain ability to perform roles associated with Kiosk registration processes including but not limited to greeter and promoter
- Answers telephone calls promptly and accurately. Takes telephone messages and directs calls in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Arranges or assists with patient transport as necessary.
- Monitors and maintains multiple work queues as instructed and assigned
Qualifications
Education:
High School graduate or GED equivalent is required
Experience:
Prior leadership experience or Patient Access/Revenue Cycle related experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilites:
Typing speed and accuracy of a minimum of 40 WPM. Project a professional image. Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to multi-task and work efficiently to maintain patient movement and schedules. Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with UnityPoint ancillary departments and Patient Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.
*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
Salary : $17 - $24
