UnityPoint Health

Patient Access Team Lead

Requisition ID
2025-159856
Category
Patient Services
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1200 Pleasant St
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Patient Access
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Shift: M-F 11pm-7am, requires schedule flexibility and weekend on call rotation
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?   

 

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.   

 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

  • 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. 
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.  
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.  

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

Overview

Shift: M-F 11pm-7am, requires schedule flexibility and weekend on call rotation

 

Responsible for overseeing daily registration processes as outlined by UnityPoint Health Des Moines Patient Access policies and standards. This position includes account management of registration errors. Monitors volumes of department and shifts staff as needed. Works with Managers group and makes recommendations for retraining staff on insurance and/or registration issues. Responsible for reviewing forms, policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date. Participates in monthly staff meetings to include training on new procedures and updates on various registration related issues. Participate in rotating weekend on call rotation. Additional responsibilities include working collaboratively with Patient Access Director, Manager(s) and Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors and obtains accurate information and signatures for office records
• Obtain signatures on all forms pertinent to the patient’s current visit from the patient or family member who has authority to sign on behalf of the patient.
• Photo-copy & scan insurance cards and driver’s licenses.
• Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Answers telephone calls promptly and accurately. Takes telephone messages and directs calls in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Retrieves, files photocopies or scans medical correspondence, reports and miscellaneous items, as requested.
• Collects payments, issues receipts and reconciles daily accounts receivable activity to prepare for daily deposits.
• Provides a point of contact for leadership within department
• Refer patients who need financial assistance with their clinic/hospital bills to a Financial Advocate.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Experience: Prefer individuals with strong analytical skills and prior experience working in a Patient Access, Billing or Revenue Cycle area.


License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office- basic computer skills. Customer/Patient focus. Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and diverse lifestyle backgrounds.

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