What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative position at thedacare?
Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Patient Service Representative performs administrative duties that may include registration and scheduling, and works closely with customers in a way that supports the culture of ThedaCare. Interacts with providers, team members, and other departments to accurately support daily operations to provide an exceptional customer experience. Job Description: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Interacts and communicates with internal and external customers to enhance the customer experience. Collects and enters demographic, clinical, billing and insurance information from customers or responsible parties to facilitate a seamless customer experience. Schedules patients following established policies and procedures to ensure accuracy. Proactively problem solves access issues that arise when scheduling to meet stakeholder needs that can include adjusting schedules to utilize unused time due to cancellations and to accommodate patient needs. Files, retrieves, or delivers patient information or records using current technology to facilitate timely patient care. Facilitates the flow of patient forms, patient letters, and data per department needs. Knows and understands when to expedite, escalate, and redirect issues and situations to other resources/departments. Observes legal and ethical guidelines to safeguard the confidentiality of patient and proprietary ThedaCare information. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: Normally works in climate controlled office environment Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative customers Use of computers throughout the work day Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers This position involves frequent phone communication with patients and staff. All inbound and outbound calls are recorded and monitored for quality assurance, training, and compliance purposes. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Scheduled FTE: 0.9 Location: ThedaCare Physicians - Berlin - Berlin,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.