CLINIC PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - Pain Management / Prior Authorization

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Counties. We CLINIC PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - Pain Management / Prior Authorization to join our Pain Clinic team.

Part time
64 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Day Shift
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.

In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The CLINIC PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - Pain Management / Prior Authorization works under the supervision of the provider(s) and manager and is responsible for maintaining a steady patient flow.

Responsibilities of this position include:

50% of the position

• Assists with scheduling appointments for office visits/referrals/diagnostic testing/therapies/surgery. Responsible for working with the preauthorization department/insurance companies to initiate referrals and to obtain approvals/pre-certifications and prior authorizations for medical care and treatment.

40% of the position

• Rooms patients and reviews health history, addresses preventative maintenance issues and is knowledgeable of age specific growth and development as related to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient as appropriate. Accurately collects and records data as appropriate.
• Accurately collects and documents vital signs and other measurements specific to the patient.
• Follows proper PPE usage including donning and doffing.
• Performs laboratory testing covered by CLIA, prepares specimens for transport and complies with all quality measures.
• Keeps all patient care areas and patient care equipment cleaned and stocked with appropriate levels of medical supplies.

10% of the position

• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Daycare
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Health Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Pharmacy Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• CNA
• EMT Basic