Clinical Office Assistant (COA) - Day Surgery Clinic

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part‑time Administrative Assistant in Milwaukee to greet patients, collect co‑payments, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel and meetings. This role supports the Ambulatory Services department with data entry and basic reporting while interacting with multiple care teams.

The position requires high school graduation and about 1 year of scheduling or clerical experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential for success

Qualifications

• Ability to multi‑task, route calls, greet patients, and maintain a schedule of appointments/meetings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word) or similar products, including maintaining, tracking, and entering data in a database and/or spreadsheet software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, collect insurance co‑payments, and respond to routine information requests.
• Schedule and manage calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel; coordinate related administrative aspects.
• Enter patient information into the system and coordinate appointments with other areas or physician offices as needed.
• Answer calls, triage clinical questions, and resolve issues as appropriate.
• Assemble and release patient medical records in coordination with Medical Records.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Office equipment use

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department

70001 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Ambulatory Services

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

16

Schedule Details/Additional Information

4 days per pay period. Monday - 05:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays 06:00 AM - 2:30 PM. All days may have flex start times.

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner, collects insurance co-payments, and responds to routine requests for information.
• Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel. Coordinates related administrative aspects such as agendas, site selection, food/beverage selections, audio-visual arrangements, and document preparation.
• Schedules patients and enters information into the computer system. Coordinates patient appointments with other areas or physician offices as needed.
• Answers and screens telephone calls, triages clinical calls and resolves problems appropriately.
• Assembles, copies, and releases patient medical records. Works with Medical Records Department regarding requests for notes/additional information.
• Generates basic reports, modifies/updates existing reports, and distributes reports as needed.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail and department documents efficiently. Operates and maintains office equipment (fax, printer, photocopier, etc.) and may order office supplies.
• Completes referrals, tracks, and follows up on need for re-authorizations, processes patient registration, and obtains required information.
• May process billing/reimbursement forms and other department records. Maintains logs and reports; performs simple calculations as needed. Assists with gathering, organizing, and compiling data for reports, meetings, etc.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in performing scheduling, customer service, and administrative/clerical support duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to multi-task, route calls, greet patients, and maintain a schedule of appointments/meetings.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Access and Word) or similar products, including maintaining, tracking, and entering data in a database and/or spreadsheet software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written, and verbal), build rapport, and relate to all people.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and lift frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

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.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.