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Patient Access Team Lead

Posted on Dec. 20, 2024

  • Dublin, Ireland
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  • Full Time

Patient Access Team Lead
locations
Bon Secours Hospital Dublin
time type
Full time
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Posted Today
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End Date: January 6, 2025 (16 days left to apply)
job requisition id
R220528
Job Title: Patient Access Team Lead
Grade IV
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Patient Access Supervisor
Job Summary: This Team Lead role is to assist in the co-ordination of the Patient Access department from patient booking through to admission/visit.
The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.
Responsibilities/Skill Competencies:
  • Monitor and manage patient flow of the department ensuring that the patient has the highest priority at all times and receives prompt, personalise service and attention
  • Communicate directly with Consultant Secretaries daily to maintain patient flow
  • Liaising with the Clinical Leads and Bed Manager as appropriate
  • Input patient bookings on PiMS system in advance of arrival
  • To provide timely and accurate information to relevant hospital personnel and clinicians in order to facilitate the treatment of patients in an appropriate timeframe.
  • Verify insurance details of all bookings and advise patients re shortfall
  • To train staff in office procedures as required.
  • Promote improved communication between clinical and clerical / administration staff to maintain patient flow
  • Manage patient’s arrival within the department for relevant area assigned to ensure patients are not waiting/delayed.
  • The ability to manage within allocated resources and a capacity to respond to changes in a plan remaining resilient, calm and professional under pressure.
  • Ensure the line management is kept informed of any issues arising on a day to day basis. Act on feedback from service users/customers and report same to supervisor.
  • Competent in the use of RIS, PACS, Claimsure, iPIMs, and an understanding of department processes to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
  • Strong teamwork skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to analyse and interpret information, develop solutions and contribute to decisions quickly and accurately as appropriate.
  • Flexibility, problem solving and initiative skills including the ability to adapt to change and be solution focused.
  • To liaise with other departments, G.Ps, consultants, secretaries and colleagues to ensure effective patient management for the area assigned to.
  • Deal with all telephone/ Email/Fax queries or other requests in a timely manner for relevant area assigned to.
  • Exceptional levels of accuracy with the ability to take personal responsibility for ensuring standards are met.
  • Ability to prioritize work and effectively handle multiple tasks and see these through to completion.
  • Provide cover for staff absences in all areas of the services administration.
  • To maintain confidentiality in accordance with Hospital and Department policy.
  • To maintain a professional approach in all interactions.
  • To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.
  • To implement quality standards ensuring that a quality service is provided at all times.
  • To comply with Health & Safety Regulations ensuring safe working practices and a safe working environment.
  • Flexibility on operating hours
  • Supervise duties when requested
  • Deputise for Patient Access Supervisor when requested
  • To implement and produce realistic and achievable targets, including timely registration of patients, cash collections, accurate and complete registration of data on PIMS.
  • To provide management information and reports as required
  • To develop effective and robust collaborative/team working relationships with other departments
  • To promote and participate in the implementation of change
  • To support the Patient Access Site Lead plan,
  • organise and implement the daily flow of work in the Department ensuring the delivery of an effective service
  • To liaise with the Patient Access Supervisor, and staff in other areas to ensure priority areas are identified and deadlines are met.
  • To orientate and supervise assigned staff and plan/delegate their workload in accordance with the needs of the Department and their job descriptions
  • To motivate and develop assigned staff and identify training and development needs as appropriate
  • To assist the Patient Access Supervisor in formulating and implementing all new initiatives
  • Ensure lists are checked and correct daily
  • Ensure all charts for re-admit patients are available prior to patient admission
  • Work with the Team on all aspects of patient’s bookings within the admission department
  • Co-ordinate staff rosters
  • Carry out performance reviews with Grade III’s when required
  • Ensure team members are compliant with Mandatory Training
Essential Qualifications
  • Achieved Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications
  • FETAC medical administration related qualification or equivalent.
Essential Experience
  • Minimum 2 years secretarial/administrative experience.
  • Experience working in a fast paced rapidly changing environment.
Desirable Experience
  • Previous experience in a similar role in a Healthcare setting desirable.
  • Supervisory Experience
Essential Skills
  • Strong administration background.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate successfully and sensitively with patients, public, staff and management including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisation skills to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
  • Flexibility, problem solving and initiative skills including the ability to adapt to change and be solution focused.
  • Ability to prioritize work and effectively handle multiple tasks.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience of leading staff through change.
  • Competent in the use of Hospital IT Systems and department processes.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 5th January 2025
BON SECOURS HOSPITAL DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EM
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