Patient Representative (Pediatric Discovery Clinic) - Casual

This is an AFSCME represented position Why UMPhysicians? The Patient Representative promotes UMPhysicians' philosophy of patient centered care to meet the needs of all visitors and guests by maintaining a welcoming, friendly profile in the clinic and is responsible for the professional and efficient operation of both reception check-in and checkout procedures. The individual in this role must have exceptional time management and prioritization abilities, exemplary customer service skills, and excellent organization and communication capabilities. What you will do as a

Patient Representative:

Assists with phones and schedules future appointments and/or procedures. Welcomes visitors, provides non-clinical information, collects co-pays, and enters/verifies health insurance information at check-in Oversees the clinic lobby and patient waiting area and ensures it is clean, orderly and inviting Arranges accommodation and/or interpreter services as need needed for the patient visits Resolves non-clinical patient customer service issues Assists with coordinating provider schedules and appointments Maximize efficiencies of clinic schedules and to reduce patient waiting times and enhance customer experience Requests/obtains/sends medical records and diagnostic test results from patient visits to other providers as requested What you will need: Successful completion of Patient Representative training program and OJT within 5 weeks of hire. Knowledge of online scheduling and experience with EMR systems Keyboarding skills of 35 wpm. Proven experience in customer service

Location:

2512 S 7th St., Minneapolis, MN, 55454 This position may be required to float to other departments at the discretion of the manager based on clinic needs.

Hours:

Casual/Per Diem Benefits:

This is not a benefit eligible position.

Compensation:

21.39 - 29.18 USD Hourly At M Physicians we believe in pay transparency and equity. The compensation for each position is based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other role-specific considerations. Our total compensation is designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Company Overview:

At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals. M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

Employment Update:

As an organization deeply rooted in our community, it's our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our teams, provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors. We take our obligation to care for our patients seriously. That is why M Physicians is requiring all employees, providers, learners and volunteers to receive an annual Flu vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation or exemption is granted.

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