Patient Service Representative - Advocate Aurora Waukesha

Company: Advocate Aurora Health Inc.
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

> > Patient Service Representative - Advocate Aurora Waukesha **Patient Service Representative Advocate Aurora Waukesha**Location: Waukesha W231N1440 Corp Ct Waukesha, WI 53186 Benefits Eligible: Yes * 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**Monday Friday: 10:00am to 2:00pm**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.

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