
Team Lead - Patient Access Dept
MercyOne
1 Positions
ID: TRHEUS00583756MERCYO
Posted On 04/18/2025
Job Overview
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.
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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Team Lead - Patient Access Dept!
As a Team Lead - Patient Access at MercyOne, you will be responsible for assisting the Director in managing daily operations within the assigned Ministry Organization’s (MO) Patient Access Department. Provides staff training, coaching and support; issue identification, assessment and resolution; and technical support within the assigned work environment to achieve desired outcomes and compliance with Trinity Heath policies/procedures and standards. Provides input in hiring/firing decisions as well as performance appraisals. May perform quality reviews and analysis to support internal controls, monitor employee performance and assist in staff development, retention and selection.
Schedule:
- Full Time 40hrs a week, flexible schedule, some holiday and weekend rotation.
General Requirements:
- Customer service background is required. Working knowledge of computer operations and electronic interfaces is required. Formal software course training is preferred.
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must be able to independently set and organize own work priorities for self and for the assigned team, and successfully adapt to new priorities as part of a changing environment. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
- Maintains current knowledge of patient accounting processes and systems, regulatory and 3rd party payer issues and requirements.
- Ability to communicate and work with patients, physicians, associates, MO, CO and SSC leadership, multiple direct patient care providers and others to expedite the patient accounting process. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in dealing with trainees, associates, and internal/external customers.
- Effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong quantitative and analytical abilities to process and display data.
- Ability to handle heavy workloads and short deadlines in a positive manner. Adapts quickly to changing conditions, assimilating new processes into job functions and taking ownership.
- Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
Education:
- Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of patient access functions with attention to Billing & Following, Customer Service, Patient Access, Denial Management, Quality Assurance & Training, and/or Payment Posting. Associate’s degree in business/management, Healthcare Administration, or other Healthcare discipline preferred. Two or more years of current patient accounting experience with documentation of process success may substitute for education.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.