Patient Relations Rep II

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

In the role Patient Relations Representative II in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, you will assist patients with routine billing, scheduling and registration inquiries and provide customer service using basic knowledge of organization policies and procedures, under general supervision. Position emphasis will be on verification of patient insurance, deductible amounts and co-payment amounts for various types of providers.

Primary Functions

• Via telephone or online contact, will verify insurance information, deductible amounts, and co-pay requirements for various clinic services. Document verified insurance information in Department’s triage software program.
• Answers incoming calls, takes appropriate messages and transfers to appropriate area.
• Documents in electronic medical record and other software tools that are essential to the clinic.
• Diffuse irate customers. Employ sound judgment to ensure best possible public relations. Investigate and resolve customer concerns.
• Maintain working knowledge of MCW and affiliate computerized scheduling and billing systems (i.e., IDX, Epic.)
• Coordinate multiple appointments efficiently for the program such as appointments for providers, chiropractors, physical and occupational therapy as well as procedures- using a patient centric scheduling model.
• Triage more complex patient inquiries to more senior level staff as appropriate.
• Perform related clerical functions such as maintaining patient accounts, data entry and filing.
• Develop understanding of MCW clinic locations and the locations of its affiliate facilities, including directions to and within associated buildings.
• Look up information in tables and lists; provide information appropriately.

Preferred Schedule:

M-F 8-4:30

Position Requirements:

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Clerical, Administration and Management, Computers and Electronics, Customer and Personal Service,

English Language, Coordination, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Extent Flexibility, Static Strength, Rate Control, Response Orientation, Wrist-Finger Speed

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 1 year customer service experience

Preferred Experience: Relevant experience in a health care environment with emphasis on insurance knowledge and patient contact preferred

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine.  MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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