Marshfield Clinic Health System
Marshfield Clinic Health System
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Posted 4 months ago
Full Time
Marshfield, Wisconsin
In Person
Smart Summary
The Patient Access Specialist serves as the initial contact for patients and customers, assisting them in accordance with customer service standards. Responsibilities include appointment scheduling, referral completion, authorization for visits, pre-registration, and registration.
The Patient Access Specialist role requires strong customer service and communication skills. Experience with computers, telephones, and healthcare settings is preferred, along with knowledge of medical insurance. No specific degree or certification is mandated, but completion of a health unit coordinator or medical terminology course is a plus.
Must Have Skills for ATS
customer service
communication skills
computer proficiency
telephone skills
medical insurance
healthcare facility experience
patient contact
health unit coordinator
medical office specialist
medical secretary
medical terminology
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Access Specialist serves as an initial contact for patients and customers, in-person and via telephone, and assists them in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System customer service standards. This individual is to complete financial clearance activities prior to patient arrival to any Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) facility to expedite and enhance the patient experience. The Patient Access Specialist activities include appointment scheduling, referral completion, authorization for visit, pre-registration, and registration. This individual will provide exceptional customer service to meet the needs of customers both internally to MCHS and externally to patients and other healthcare providers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Successful completion of a vocational technical health unit coordinator, medical office specialist, medical secretary program or related field. Successful completion of a medical terminology course.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Demonstrated proficiency utilizing a computer, telephone to include written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred/Optional: Knowledge of medical insurance and one year experience in a healthcare facility including direct patient contact and customer service.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: None
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Marshfield Clinic Health System has served rural communities for more than 100 years. Today, the Health System has clinical locations and hospitals spanning more than 45,000 square miles of northern, central and western Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. As an integrated Health System, we bring together all the pieces of the health care puzzle to provide excellent, comprehensive care to rural communities. By the numbers: - Over 170 specialties - 65 clinical locations - Over 12,000 employees - Over 1,600 providers - More than 300 new and continuing research studies - More than 70 active clinical trials - Over 200 community-based partnerships - More than 150 active student training agreements Our 11 primary hospitals include: - Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam - Marshfield Medical Center–Eau Claire - Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson - Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith - Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield - Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua - Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville - Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls - Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake - Marshfield Medical Center-Weston - Marshfield Children's Hospital Entities comprising the Health System include: - Marshfield Clinic - Security Health Plan - Marshfield Clinic Research Institute - Marshfield Labs - Center for Community Health Advancement - Division of Education - Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation
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