Patient Access Representative

Job Opportunity At Wi-Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo Worker Type : Regular Job Highlights : The anticipated schedule for this 32-hour day shift role is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, although some Thursdays may be needed occasionally. This position will sit in the Radiation Oncology unit, prior experience in the area is preferred. Medical office, including working with Epic, is also preferred. Strong and positive people skills with a desire to serve others, flexibility, and strong computer skills are a must.

Job Summary : Responsible for communicating with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures and gather the necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information for the procedure.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Primary Responsibilities + Gathers information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seeks appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures. + Schedules patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinates and communicates schedules. + Assists with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification / authorization. + Provides counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions. + Performs clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration. + Identifies process improvement opportunities and participates in improvement plans. + Works on special projects as needed. + May review the work of others. + Performs other duties as assigned.

Education : High School diploma / GED or 10 years of work experience Experience : One year experience Physical Requirements : Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use / data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. Required Professional License and / or Certifications : None

Department : 4205000012 Radiation Oncology Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32 Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : We offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options : Our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.