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Advocate Aurora Health

Patient Service Representative, Walk In and Urgent Care- Part Time

Advocate Aurora Health, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States, 53154


Department:

02190 Lakeshore Oak Creek - Immediate Care

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou

rs Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Clinic hours of operation Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday and holidays 8am-4pm. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation in place. Schedule will consist of two 12-hour and one 8-hour shift per week. 32 hours weekly.

This position is homebased out of the Oak Creek location but will have shifts at the St. Francis location as needed based off of department needed.

Acts as the first point of contact for patients by providing outpatient department and/or clinic reception. Greets and registers the patient, completes all necessary forms, obtains demographic and insurance information, collects co-payment, posts payments, and adds or updates basic patient account information. Schedules new and follow-up patient appointments.

Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information. Answers telephone, screens calls, and takes messages.

Registers patients; obtains demographic and insurance information; verifies insurance coverage, collects co-pays, deductibles, and previous balances; posts payments and updates demographic and insurance information.

Schedules patient appointments and coordinates cancellations, reschedules, and additions to schedules. Provides accurate, detailed information regarding test preparations, time patient to arrive, and any other directional information needed by patient.

Updates insurance, financial responsibility and other data when changes or additions occur, and communicates to patient as appropriate.

Ensures insurance and patient information obtained is complete and accurate, applying acquired knowledge of government and third party payer requirements.

Identifies, reports, and resolves problems regarding registration to appropriate individuals and departments.

Monitors patient flow to ensure they are cared for in the most efficient and courteous manner. Offers various assistance to patients to include: arranging transportation needs, providing directions, locating wheelchair, etc.

Performs visit closure including checking out patients after visit, scheduling follow-up appointments, and providing patients with a visit summary.

May file, retrieve, and/or deliver patient information and/or records, and completes required forms/documentation.

Scheduled Hours

Clinic hours of operation Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday and holidays 8am-4pm. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation in place. Schedule will consist of 2 12 hour and 2 8 hour shift per week.

Licenses & Certifications

None Required.

Degrees

High School Graduate.

Required Functional Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent customer service skills.Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.Intermediate computer skills including experience in using personal computers; including Microsoft Office or similar applications, and electronic mail.Training or experience in keyboarding/data entry with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, and to sort and file information alphabetically and numerically. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.