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Supervisor, Patient access-full time-Days-Aledo & Dewitt

Trinity Health · Aledo, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you improved a process in a front-end or customer service team.

What they are checking: Whether they can create strategies and measure progress, which the posting describes.

Tell me about a time you had to lead your team through a system or policy change.

What they are checking: Whether they can help staff adapt to change and keep morale steady.

How do you build trust with staff when you're new to the team?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn credibility through listening and consistent actions.

What would you do

You'll supervise patient access at Aledo and DeWitt. How would you lead staff at two sites you can't be at every day?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay connected to staff and processes across locations.

A staff member keeps making registration errors that lead to denied claims. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they use coaching and data to improve performance rather than only disciplining.

Someone calls in sick and you're short at one site. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can cover gaps, including stepping in themselves, without hurting patient service.

How do you handle a patient complaint that reaches you about a staff member?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate fairly and follow up with both the patient and the employee.

About the work

How do you measure whether registration in your area is accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they track errors, denials and audit results instead of relying on impressions.

How do you make sure staff collect patient payments in a way that's respectful and consistent?

What they are checking: Whether they can train staff to have financial conversations with care and accuracy.

How would you train a new hire on registration, insurance verification and Medicare rules?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a practical training plan for a detailed, rule-heavy job.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time 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 Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking t o hire a Supervisor, Patient Access As a Supervisor in Patient Access at MercyOne , you will Frontline, department-based role that supervises daily functions of assigned area(s). Provides clear direction & manages / advances people, processes, structures & / or programs that support direct / indirect care. Demonstrates behaviors in alignment with culture & creates / supports comprehensive strategies & measures progress to achieve desired outcomes. Schedule: • List schedule requirements, hours, weekend and holiday requirements. General Requirements: • Responsible for the daily operations & the oversight of staff. • Supervisors work in collaboration with department managers to manage staff & department effectively. • Participates in & contributes to the performance management/review process. • Implements departmental plans & priorities identified by accountable leaders. • May participate & recommend in the hiring & selection process. • Responds promptly & directly to meet or exceed customers’ needs. Process Focus: • Follows standards of performance & work processes in designated areas. • Coordinates staff scheduling & assignment . Reviews & approves administrative functions (time, payroll, expense ).Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards. Communication : • Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; • Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; • Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; • Proactively recognizes, addresses & / or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts. Environment : • Performs work in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy manner; • Self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks guidance when needed. • Demonstrates flexibility & self -direction by responding as a team player. • Helps to create a positive work environment that promotes productivity. • Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others. Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Supervisor, Pre-service • Ensures adequate controls are maintained over cash collections & that payments are properly handled by hospital policy & are accurately recorded & promptly forwarded to the Cashiers Office • Coordinates investigation & appropriate resolution of problems from patient/family or staff complaints. • Resolves patient questions regarding payment requirements/charges referred by scheduling & verification team colleagues. Supervisor, Patient Access • Maintains & demonstrates knowledge to successfully supervise each functional area of the hospital including, but not limited to all outpatient registration points, emergency room registration, admissions, bed assignment & financial counseling. • Regularly monitors the patient tracking system, registration reports & financial clearance activities to ensure patients are registered within key performance standards. • Monitors all financial clearance activity ensuring all accounts are verified at time of service & meet medical necessity requirements. • Coordinates investigation & appropriate resolution of problems from patient/family or staff complaints . • Resolves patient questions regarding payment requirements/charges referred by the registrars. • Provides operational guidance & support to assigned team , disseminates policy/procedure updates , supports coverage of other departmental divisions as required . Education: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Two (2) to three (3) years experience working in a Pre-service or Patient Access operations with supervisory or lead responsibilities. • Obtain National certification in HFMA CRCR, NAHAM CHAA & / or NAHAM CHAM required within one (1) year of hire. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system ! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care . Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! Aledo Aledo is a safe, close-knit community with excellent schools in the Mercer County School District. Families appreciate small class sizes and strong extracurricular programs. Cultural life centers on local parks, historic downtown and community events, with Quad Cities amenities just a short drive away. MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center is a 22 ‑ bed critical ‑ access hospital in western Illinois and Mercer County’s sole healthcare provider, delivering emergency care, cardiac rehab, infusion, lab, imaging (3D mammography), skilled care, pulmonary and sleep services, therapy and surgery. It earned Chartis Center’s 2025 Performance Leadership Award for rural hospital quality and patient perspective. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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