Patient Representative (Ophthalmology)

University of Minnesota Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This is an AFSCME represented position. Why M Physicians? Our dedicated Eye Care team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists and Nurses, along with Certified Technicians and Assistants, provide next level diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye using state of the art technology. Our providers specialize in various ophthalmology and optometry subspecialties including Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and Vitreoretinal Disease. Our all-inclusive approach ensures our present and future patients receive the best outcome possible. 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 Improve 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: Phillips-Wangensteen Building - 516 Delaware Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Hours: 40 hours/week, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Benefits: This is a fully benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more! Compensation: 20.18 - 27.53 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. Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” and sign in with your account. If you are a new applicant, select “Create Account”. Employees: If you are a current University of Minnesota Physicians employee, please log into Workday to access our Internal Careers Site. Contingent Workers: If you are not an employee but have an active Workday account with the University of Minnesota Physicians, please log into Workday and apply using the Find UMP Jobs Worklet.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
Improve 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