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Supervisor Patient Access (3rd Shift)

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to give a teammate feedback on their registration accuracy or work quality. How did you approach it?

comfort with direct, constructive coaching and whether feedback is specific rather than vague

Tell me about a time you had to train someone new on registration processes while also keeping the department running. How did you balance the two?

ability to multitask training with operational demands, a core part of the role

What's your experience with supervisory duties like performance appraisals, attendance tracking, or documenting disciplinary conversations?

whether the 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred is backed by concrete administrative practice

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a manager's decision about staffing or a process change. What did you do?

how the candidate handles disagreement with leadership while still supporting the team

Tell me about a time you caught a pattern of errors or issues by reviewing computer reports or audits. What did you do with what you found?

whether the candidate actually uses data and audits proactively rather than just reactively

Technical

What do you know about the different registration and insurance requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare, and how have you made sure a team followed them correctly?

actual working knowledge of payer-specific rules rather than surface familiarity

Describe your process for a daily cash and valuables audit. What do you check and what would make you flag something as a problem?

understanding of cash handling controls and attention to discrepancies, since this is a named daily responsibility

How would you explain to a new registrar why age-specific communication matters when registering a pediatric patient versus an elderly patient?

knowledge of age-specific care principles required for the role and ability to translate that into practical guidance

Situational

Walk me through how you would run a night shift in the ED registration area when you're short two registrars and patients keep coming in.

whether the candidate can make real-time staffing and prioritization calls under pressure without a manager on site

You're on call and get a call about an issue at Labor and Delivery while you're also covering Main Campus. How do you decide what to handle first and how do you handle it remotely?

judgment on triage across multiple facilities and ability to support staff without being physically present

A patient arrives at the ED unable to provide identification or insurance information and is clearly in distress. How do you make sure registration happens quickly without delaying care?

judgment on balancing compliance and documentation needs against urgent patient care

Overnight staffing is thin and you get pulled to physically help move a patient in a wheelchair during an emergency while also needing to keep registration moving. How do you handle that?

willingness and ability to be hands-on with physical demands while still managing oversight duties

How do you keep yourself and your team calm and accurate during a high-volume overnight stretch with constant interruptions from phones and coworkers?

self-regulation and ability to model composure for staff during chaotic conditions

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 10255 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Christ IL ED Arrival Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule is overnight hours (11P-730A) with occasional weekend responsibilities. On call responsibilities for ED, Main Campus and Labor and Delivery, rotating among all supervisors every third weekend. Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85 Major Responsibilities: • Assists Manager, Director, AVP in meeting performance goals and standards established for Patient Access Departments.     • Assist Manager in training of all registrars in all areas of patient access.   • Provides guidance and feedback on employee performance through rounding, auditing and screening of registration work and various computer reports.    • Registers and pre-registers patients as necessary to support the team.   • Assist Manager with the appropriate staffing of Patient Access areas.    • Assist Manager with completion of performance appraisals prior to due date.   • Reviews and assures that employee time is recorded accurately per Advocate policy.    • Assists manager in keeping current a departmental record (attendance and counseling sheets) on each employee which shall include:    • PTO's   • Absent and tardy occurrences    • Disciplinary actions and other counseling sessions    • Commendable actions and incidents in support of the department and Atrium    • Assures that all employees attend appropriate mandatory classes annually. Documents attendance on all mandatory and employee development classes attended, and dates of each.    • Represents Patient Access and Patient Financial Services at designated facility on operational issues.     • Responsible for daily cash management and valuables function to include daily and weekly audits as appropriate for the facility.    • Produces various reports and feedback to manager.   • Interacts on as needed basis with other Atrium departments which may be impacted by the Patient Access process.   • Promotes a positive hospital image to patients, visitors and physicians by adhering to the Atrium Core Values of Caring, Commitment, Integrity and Teamwork.    Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • None Education Required: • High School Diploma or equivalent  Experience Required: • ​ ​ Background in patient access and health insurance is required.  Experience in healthcare billing, follow-up, and certification is preferred.     • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. 1-3 years of supervisory experience is preferred.     Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status.    • Employee must be knowledgeable regarding current government and state regulations (including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare regulations) and able to modify procedures accordingly in order to maintain compliance.  Employee must also be knowledgeable of the differing applications of these regulations in each facility  • development, ability in interpersonal communications and sensitivity to teammate needs. ​​   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to push a patient in a wheelchair and maneuver it through areas including doors, up and down ramps and elevators. Must be able to respond quickly to medical stats and emergencies occurring in Patient Access areas through physical support (i.e. escorting sick patients, rapid processing of accounts, labels and armbands).    • This position spends a great deal of the day working from area to area and employee may be required to lift 20-50 pounds occasionally.    • Work is performed in an open office with some partitioned areas. Most work is performed at a desk using telephone and computer entry. Work is subject to heavy volume and frequent interruptions either by phone or by other employees. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.    This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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