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Clinical Office Assistant

Advocate Health · Lake Geneva, WI · $20.80–$31.20 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you managed a busy schedule for several providers. How did you keep it from falling apart?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for juggling many calendars, like confirming, double-checking and leaving buffer for late patients.

Tell me about a time a patient or customer was rude to you. What did you do, and how did it end?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and kind under pressure, since the front desk sets the tone for every visit.

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake in paperwork or data entry before it caused a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with details like insurance info and patient names, where small errors cause billing and safety issues.

What would you do

It's 6:30 in the morning, the first rehab patients are walking in, and the phone is already ringing. How do you handle the front desk in that first hour?

What they are checking: Whether they can greet people warmly and keep the line moving when the clinic opens busy and short-handed.

A patient at check-in says they shouldn't owe a co-pay today and gets upset when you ask. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they can collect money politely, explain the reason simply, and know when to hand it to someone else.

A caller says their knee is much more swollen since yesterday's therapy session. How do you handle that call?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a clinical call they should not answer themselves and route it to a clinician quickly.

You're asked to set up a staff meeting, book the room, order lunch and get the agenda out by Friday. How do you plan that alongside your desk work?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle side projects without letting check-in, phones and scheduling slip.

Two patients show up for the same 7:15 slot because of a scheduling mix-up. What do you do in the moment, and after?

What they are checking: Whether they fix the problem for the patient first and then look for why it happened so it does not repeat.

The clinic opens at 6:30 Monday through Thursday and hours get set after interviews. What schedule works for you, and how reliable is your transportation for an early start?

What they are checking: Whether they can truly cover early mornings, since an empty front desk at opening affects every patient that day.

About the work

A physical therapist needs a patient's notes sent to an outside orthopedic office. What do you check before you release those records?

What they are checking: Whether they understand HIPAA basics and that records only go out with the right authorization and through Medical Records.

What scheduling or electronic health record systems have you used, and how fast do you usually pick up a new one?

What they are checking: How much training they will need and whether they are comfortable learning software on the job.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37529 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Lake Geneva Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Aurora Sports Health Lake Geneva operates Monday through Friday no weekends. Clinic is open 6:30-7 Monday through Thursday and 6:30-5:30 on Fridays. Schedule: Monday and Tuesday 10:30-7 Wednesday and Thursday 1:00-7:00 Friday 9-5:30 Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Major Responsibilities: • Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner, collects insurance co-payments, and responds to routine requests for information. • Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel. Coordinates related administrative aspects such as agendas, site selection, food/beverage selections, audio-visual arrangements, and document preparation. • Schedules patients and enters information into the computer system. Coordinates patient appointments with other areas or physician offices as needed. • Answers and screens telephone calls, triages clinical calls and resolves problems appropriately. • Assembles, copies, and releases patient medical records. Works with Medical Records Department regarding requests for notes/additional information. • Generates basic reports, modifies/updates existing reports, and distributes reports as needed. • Opens, sorts, and distributes mail and department documents efficiently. Operates and maintains office equipment (fax, printer, photocopier, etc.) and may order office supplies. • Completes referrals, tracks, and follows up on need for re-authorizations, processes patient registration, and obtains required information. • May process billing/reimbursement forms and other department records. Maintains logs and reports; performs simple calculations as needed. Assists with gathering, organizing, and compiling data for reports, meetings, etc. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • None Required. Education Required: • High School Graduate. Experience Required: • Typically requires 1 year of experience in performing scheduling, customer service, and administrative/clerical support duties. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Ability to multi-task, route calls, greet patients, and maintain a schedule of appointments/meetings. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Access and Word) or similar products, including maintaining, tracking, and entering data in a database and/or spreadsheet software. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to effectively communicate (written, and verbal), build rapport, and relate to all people. • Ability to operate standard office equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and lift frequently throughout the workday. • Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. • Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. • Exposed to a normal office environment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.