Patient Support Assistant Behavioral Health
Hourly Pay Range : $18.38 - $26.65 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights :
- Position : Patient Support Assistant
- Location : Swedish Hospital
- Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
- Hours : Monday-Friday, 7 : 30am-5 : 30pm
- Required Travel : Travel based on department needs
What you will do :
Manage front desk and waiting area communication from front to back office to move patients through their visits and support the clinical team.Answer all incoming telephone calls to the department from patients, physicians, and other departments while handling each as appropriate in accordance with NorthShore telephone customer service standards and practice protocols including documenting in Epic telephone encounters.Utilize Epic to schedule and register patients for multiple providers, sites and services.Obtain prior authorization, records and orders as needed to ensure patients arrival to the department to be seamless.Familiarize yourself with physician preferences, physician availability, practice visit types, and practice protocols.Obtain prior authorization as needed.Review department templates daily to ensure patient access and template efficient utilization. Informing Practice Manager of concerns.Provide other administrative support under the direction of the Physicians and Practice Manager.What you will need :
Education : High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.Certification : N / AExperience : 1 2 years in an administrative / customer service preferred, EPIC knowledge and experience preferred. Enjoy working at a fast past with the capacity to multi-task, displays flexibility, take initiative, and utilize multiple resources to support the role.Unique or Preferred Skills : Excellence in customer serviceBenefits (For full time or part time positions) :
Premium pay for eligible employeesCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
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