Rehab Clerical Aide

Advocate Health Care; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care's Aurora West Allis Medical Center is seeking a part-time rehabilitation support assistant to work under the supervision of licensed therapy providers. You will assist with patient positioning, transfers, and routine exercises, and help prepare therapy areas and equipment.

Responsibilities include registration, scheduling, billing, and coordinating with physicians, while maintaining a welcoming, safe environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate and good literacy.
• 1 year of experience in health care, public relations or health care education preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the rehabilitation department under supervision of licensed providers.
• Performs registration, scheduling, cashiering, admitting and follow-up to ensure efficient patient care.
• Maintains therapy environment and handles equipment, supplies and basic maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People engagement

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department:

37501 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 2 weekend shifts/month. Holiday rotation Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

Supports the efficiency of the Licensed Therapy Provider and the smooth functioning of the rehabilitation department. Responsible for direct patient contact activities under the supervision of the licensed provider such as patient positioning and transfers, preparation and application of therapeutic modalities, follow through on routine patient exercises or start up on exercise equipment, assisting with crutch walking and gait training. Improves therapist efficiency by starting patient treatments when patients are overlapped and utilizing other problem solving strategies. Communicates well with patients and therapists, anticipants patient and therapist needs and conveys patient concerns, status changes and response to treatment with the appropriate therapist. Performs registration, scheduling, cashiering, admitting and follow-up of patients to ensure they are cared for in the most efficient and courteous manner. Coordinates patient appointments with other areas or physician offices as needed. Performs reception/clerical duties which includes answering phones, taking messages, transferring calls, greeting, registering and scheduling patients, billing, faxing, photocopying, assembling patient medical records, opening, sorting and routing incoming mail. Review therapy orders in the electronic medical records system and ensures patients are routed appropriately. Maintain department files, binders, records, logs, etc. Process billing/reimbursement forms and other department records. Completes insurance verifications and authorizations. Tracks and follows up on need for reauthorizations. Monitor the therapy environment to ensure it meets patient experience standards. Orders, stocks, and organizes therapy equipment and supplies. Stocks and disposes linens as appropriate. Monitors department office equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Cleans and disinfects gym/treatment areas, equipment, tables, wheelchairs, walkers, pool, hydrotherapy unit, etc. according to established standards. Performs routine maintenance/safety checks and completes work orders.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 1 year of experience in health care, public relations or health care education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Demonstrated customer service skills. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to engage people in a warm and positive way. Intermediate computer skills including experience with word processing, spreadsheet software, data entry and keyboarding.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday. Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead. lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Must have functional speech, hearing, and sight. Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Position may require travel, therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards.

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care