Clinic Service Representative - Lakeside .9FTE

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a proactive Front Desk teammate to welcome patient families, manage check-in/out, and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure smooth arrivals.

The role uses EPIC for scheduling, requires accurate data entry, and strict adherence to HIPAA and patient privacy guidelines. Collaboration with Primary Care staff helps optimize access and patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ years related work experience.
• 1+ years healthcare setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patient families at front desk during check-in and check-out.
• Schedule appointments using EPIC and manage queues.
• Register patients and guardians with MyChart access.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect release of information.
• Ensure accurate registration data and complete all checklists.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient flow.

Skills

Patient service

EPIC scheduling

Registration processes

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MyChart

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine) Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified') Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children Doctors who are very active in their local communities Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day.

Job Summary

This role is an active member of the front desk team and works to welcome patient families for their appointment and serves as liaison between patient families and the clinical team. This position reports to the Primary Care Practice Manager and collaborates with the Lead Clinic Coordinator and Regional Access Specialist for optimal outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provides exceptional patient experience by assisting patients, parents, providers and other staff through the standard front desk functions, including check-in and check-out services following access modules and Patient Experience Promise.
• Utilizes EPIC scheduling applications and work queues to facilitate appointment scheduling, wait list management, reschedule list, cancelled appointments, registration work queues, patient communication/texting platform and In Basket Review.
• Support registration of patients and/or legal guardians with a MyChart account and access.
• Secures appropriate release of information authorization; maintains HIPPA compliance.
• Enter all registration information accurately and completely per Appointment Scheduling Module and Complete Registration Document. This includes obtaining demographics, proper consent, insurance cards/information, as applicable, etc. Ensures entire checklist is completed.
• Maintains proficiency with EPIC and other applications or competencies as required.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the Children’s Organizational Code of Ethics and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to Children's business.
• Monitors WELL platform and responds in a timely and professional manner.

Education

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)

Required Experience

• 1+ years related work experience
• 1+ years work experience in a healthcare setting

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology (quiz to be completed prior to hire), medical menu software, medical billing, patient scheduling and business office procedures preferred.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills in order to assist patients, parents, and physicians and other staff.
• Requires good concentration skills in order to serve a variety of people in a fast paced environment and to handle incoming calls in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Required flexibility in order to prioritize efforts to meet needs of the patients, parents, physicians and other staff.
• Ability to assist and support other primary care locations as requested by leaders and/or the Children’s Medical Group float policy.

Required for All Jobs

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.