Aurora Health Care
Medical Assistant (MA) & Patient Service Representative - Neuroscience Clinic
Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Medical Assistant (MA) & Patient Service Representative - Neuroscience Clinic
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Medical Assistant (MA) & Patient Service Representative - Neuroscience Clinic
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Aurora Health Care .
Base pay range $21.45/hr - $32.20/hr
Major Responsibilities
Scheduling: General and Financial
Answers incoming telephone calls in a timely manner, delivering excellent telephone customer service skills and adhering to Advocate Health Care Telephone Standards and Revenue Cycle Scripts
Directs all incoming telephone calls in accordance with the departmental phone and triage policy.
Delivers detailed and accurate phone messages to the appropriate parties in a timely manner, retrieving chart when necessary.
Schedules appointments, including walk‑ins, for all designated providers within the practice following departmental policies and procedures.
Schedules appointments (phone or in‑person) following all Revenue Cycle guidelines which include but are not limited to: 1. Verification of appointment status; 2. Verification of financial patient type including discussion of hospital policies and procedures and patient responsibilities; 3. Verification of insurance eligibility, primary provider and site, co‑payment and deductible responsibility; 4. Verification of outstanding balances and discussion of hospital outstanding balance policies and procedures and patient responsibilities; 5. Verification of demographic information including name, address and telephone number; 6. Inputting complete and accurate demographic information for all new patients.
Pulls and prepares medical charts in advance for appointments in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.
Verification of all non-verified insurance policies.
Ensures all charts are prepared and present for current clinical day.
Greets and interacts with patients following Advocate Health Care Point of Service Standards.
Registers patients following all Revenue Cycle guidelines including: 1. Verification of demographic information; 2. Notification of outstanding balances and discussion with patient regarding payment, hospital payment policies and/or rescheduling of appointment; 3. Establishes payment plans; 4. Verification of insurance eligibility, viewing and copying of insurance cards and discussion of hospital policies when applicable; 5. Collection and recording of all co‑payment, self‑pay and outstanding balances following Cash Control and Revenue Cycle Policies.
Provides new and established patients with paperwork in accordance with hospital/departmental policies and HIPAA guidelines.
Explains, secures and witnesses all forms and signatures required to provide complete medical treatment, assign benefits, release information, establish financial responsibility and meet other external and internal requirements.
Prepares patient medical chart and billing information according to Revenue Cycle Policies.
Notifies appropriate party(ies) of patient’s arrival.
Arrives/Cancels/No‑Shows patients in scheduling system and medical chart as appropriate, assuring accurate monthly records.
Anticipates the need for and completes, accurately and thoroughly forms and paperwork as necessary.
Performs initial work up of patients by taking all vital signs, height, weight, and documents the results in the medical record.
Assures medical records data – e.g., results of tests, x‑rays, and other notes – are included in medical record for physician to review during the visit.
Assists physician with patient examination and treatment when needed.
Notifies appropriate clinical staff regarding patient needs and changes in patient condition which requires expertise beyond MA scope of service.
Follows the referral approval process.
Confirms patient appointments daily. Cancels and reschedules appointments as requested by patients.
Files patient medical charts, laboratory results, referrals, notes and other supporting data on a daily basis to keep medical records complete and current.
Purges old files as needed in accordance with Record Retention Policies and Procedures. Prepares and submits all files to Iron Mountain Department.
Ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Sorts and distributes mail daily.
Mails all correspondence letters/information generated by department.
Creates new patient packets and charts.
Orders supplies and stock inventory daily. Stocks inventory with supplies for IV Infusion Center and provider.
Restocks and cleans exam rooms pre‑ and post‑visit.
Attends and completes all hospital and mandatory in‑services and required training.
Education/Experience Required
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program 1–2 years in a medical setting or equivalent.
2–3 years of customer service experience in a high volume, multiple task, high stress environment. Experience handling difficult callers, customers and patients. Basic knowledge of managed care and commercial insurance.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and billing and coding practices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Demonstrates excellent ability to establish and maintain effective personal relationships.
Comprehensive ability to conceptualize and follow office policies and procedures.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Able to function in a high‑volume, multiple task environment producing quality work.
Able to work independently and problem‑solve.
Strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
Solid PC skills.
Working knowledge of automated appointment scheduling.
Current CPR Certification required.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Assistant (MA) & Patient Service Representative - Neuroscience Clinic
role at
Aurora Health Care .
Base pay range $21.45/hr - $32.20/hr
Major Responsibilities
Scheduling: General and Financial
Answers incoming telephone calls in a timely manner, delivering excellent telephone customer service skills and adhering to Advocate Health Care Telephone Standards and Revenue Cycle Scripts
Directs all incoming telephone calls in accordance with the departmental phone and triage policy.
Delivers detailed and accurate phone messages to the appropriate parties in a timely manner, retrieving chart when necessary.
Schedules appointments, including walk‑ins, for all designated providers within the practice following departmental policies and procedures.
Schedules appointments (phone or in‑person) following all Revenue Cycle guidelines which include but are not limited to: 1. Verification of appointment status; 2. Verification of financial patient type including discussion of hospital policies and procedures and patient responsibilities; 3. Verification of insurance eligibility, primary provider and site, co‑payment and deductible responsibility; 4. Verification of outstanding balances and discussion of hospital outstanding balance policies and procedures and patient responsibilities; 5. Verification of demographic information including name, address and telephone number; 6. Inputting complete and accurate demographic information for all new patients.
Pulls and prepares medical charts in advance for appointments in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.
Verification of all non-verified insurance policies.
Ensures all charts are prepared and present for current clinical day.
Greets and interacts with patients following Advocate Health Care Point of Service Standards.
Registers patients following all Revenue Cycle guidelines including: 1. Verification of demographic information; 2. Notification of outstanding balances and discussion with patient regarding payment, hospital payment policies and/or rescheduling of appointment; 3. Establishes payment plans; 4. Verification of insurance eligibility, viewing and copying of insurance cards and discussion of hospital policies when applicable; 5. Collection and recording of all co‑payment, self‑pay and outstanding balances following Cash Control and Revenue Cycle Policies.
Provides new and established patients with paperwork in accordance with hospital/departmental policies and HIPAA guidelines.
Explains, secures and witnesses all forms and signatures required to provide complete medical treatment, assign benefits, release information, establish financial responsibility and meet other external and internal requirements.
Prepares patient medical chart and billing information according to Revenue Cycle Policies.
Notifies appropriate party(ies) of patient’s arrival.
Arrives/Cancels/No‑Shows patients in scheduling system and medical chart as appropriate, assuring accurate monthly records.
Anticipates the need for and completes, accurately and thoroughly forms and paperwork as necessary.
Performs initial work up of patients by taking all vital signs, height, weight, and documents the results in the medical record.
Assures medical records data – e.g., results of tests, x‑rays, and other notes – are included in medical record for physician to review during the visit.
Assists physician with patient examination and treatment when needed.
Notifies appropriate clinical staff regarding patient needs and changes in patient condition which requires expertise beyond MA scope of service.
Follows the referral approval process.
Confirms patient appointments daily. Cancels and reschedules appointments as requested by patients.
Files patient medical charts, laboratory results, referrals, notes and other supporting data on a daily basis to keep medical records complete and current.
Purges old files as needed in accordance with Record Retention Policies and Procedures. Prepares and submits all files to Iron Mountain Department.
Ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Sorts and distributes mail daily.
Mails all correspondence letters/information generated by department.
Creates new patient packets and charts.
Orders supplies and stock inventory daily. Stocks inventory with supplies for IV Infusion Center and provider.
Restocks and cleans exam rooms pre‑ and post‑visit.
Attends and completes all hospital and mandatory in‑services and required training.
Education/Experience Required
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program 1–2 years in a medical setting or equivalent.
2–3 years of customer service experience in a high volume, multiple task, high stress environment. Experience handling difficult callers, customers and patients. Basic knowledge of managed care and commercial insurance.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and billing and coding practices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Demonstrates excellent ability to establish and maintain effective personal relationships.
Comprehensive ability to conceptualize and follow office policies and procedures.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Able to function in a high‑volume, multiple task environment producing quality work.
Able to work independently and problem‑solve.
Strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
Solid PC skills.
Working knowledge of automated appointment scheduling.
Current CPR Certification required.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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