Job Description

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Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

Pay starts at $18.91 per hour, work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Be part of something remarkable

Be the first point of contact for UW Health patients and ensure they receive a remarkable experience.

We are seeking a Patient Scheduling Specialist to:

• Utilize your excellent customer service skills to schedule appointments via phone, in-person or electronic correspondence.
• Make an impact on the patient experience by making it easier for patients to schedule appointments across multiple locations with just one phone call.
• Assist patients and their families with their appointment scheduling needs.
• Make outgoing phone calls to patients to schedule their appointments.
• Coordinate with clinic staff to ensure that patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner.

At UW Health, you\'ll receive:

• Generous benefits package, including health insurance, and paid time off.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities available.
• Free bus pass to get to and from work.

Education:

Minimum - High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred - Associate or Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, or other related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum - One (1) year of previous experience in an office or customer service environment.

Preferred - Previous experience working in healthcare. Previous experience scheduling of patients. Previous experience with answering phones, greeting clients and customers in person.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet\xc2\xae-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children\'s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center , with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our and , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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