Job Summary:

The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing and assisting in the day-to-day operations of the department. The Team Lead supports management by ensuring adequate staffing and recommending improvements to processes within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Description:

Responsible for leading and performing tasks within the department

• Delegates tasks and sets goals and deadlines
• Analyzes reports to monitor trends related to area processes
• Collaborates with supporting departments to ensure the patient and doctors needs are met
• Maintains adequate staffing by assuming responsibilities as needed

Reviews processes and identifies opportunities for improvement

• Develops metrics and minimum standards
• Plans and develops new systematic approaches to improve/maintain employee accuracy
• Collaborates with IS to ensure all systems meet business operational needs

Supports Management with assigned duties and department efficiencies

• Enforces, follows and supports all processes, policies and procedures and ensures all staff are updated when changes occur
• Monitors performance of department process, staff work schedules, time and attendance
• Identifies training needs and provides coaching for new and current employees

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree, additional applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience with patient registration, admissions, authorization-referrals or similar.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree in a business or healthcare related field

Experience: Four (4) years or more of Patient Registration experience and one year in a management role.