Patient Access Representatives are assigned to a primary check-in/Registration area on campus within the patient access team. They may perform admissions, check-in, registration, and scheduling functions, as well as address inquiries via telephone, email or fax.  

Clinic Scheduling, Registration and Check In

Accurately and appropriately schedules patients.  Confirm arrival time, appointment time, and any other applicable instructions.    Educate patient of any preparation and/or instructions needed prior to procedure. Pre-register patients by verifying demographics and insurance coverage.  Create the Hospital Account Record (HAR).  Look for existing orders and link them to appointment.        Monitor and schedule the Referral Workque’s as assigned. Accurately and appropriately register and check in patients for their appointments. Check in patients for their appointments, complete all needed information and direct them to the appropriate location.  Provide appropriate forms as designated by clinical staff and/or standard practice. Receive and enter appropriately all patient forms dropped off for completion.  Determine if the patient needs to be seen to complete the form, and/or have patient complete their portion of the forms. Route forms according to standard practice. Collects and posts patient co-pays/deductibles/balances consistently and accurately. Assists patients with any follow up appointments at check out

 

Work Schedule: 

20 hrs weekly/.5 FTE- Rotating Schedule consisting of shifts 4pm-8pm weeknights and shifts between 7:45am -5pm, every other weekend. 

 

Required Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent experience. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

2-year degree in related studies; and/or equivalent experience. Minimum one year experience in a hospital or medical clinic setting or equivalent. Experience in a customer service setting. Experience with Microsoft products, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

 

Benefits:

At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 403b retirement program; competitive paid time off (PTO); short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); education reimbursements; employee assistance programs (EAP), employee well-being program; free parking; employee recognition and rewards; social club discounts to area attractions and events; community volunteer pay.

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic:

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you’ll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone’s throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.

As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.