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Patient Access Representative I - Emergency Department (Casual)

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Jan 21, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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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 worked in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and kind when the ED gets busy and unpredictable.

This is a casual role. How would you stay current on processes when you work only sometimes?

What they are checking: Whether they stay up to date on changes even with irregular shifts.

Tell me about a time you had to multitask without making mistakes.

What they are checking: Whether they can juggle phones, families and data entry while staying accurate.

What would you do

In the Emergency Department, you're the first person families meet. How would you greet a parent who just rushed in with a sick child?

What they are checking: Whether they can be warm and calm in a stressful moment, which the posting says shapes the family's experience.

A parent yells at you because they've been waiting a long time. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, listen and get help when needed without escalating the situation.

How would you handle a situation where a parent seems to be in crisis or very upset?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to involve nurses, social work or security, and how to be compassionate.

What would you do if a family doesn't speak English?

What they are checking: Whether they know to use interpreter services rather than guessing or using a child to translate.

About the work

How do you register a patient in the ED when the child needs care before you can get all the information?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that care comes first and registration can be completed later without slowing treatment.

Why does getting insurance and demographic information right matter so much?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how small registration errors cause billing problems for the hospital and families.

How do you protect privacy in a crowded ED waiting area?

What they are checking: Whether they understand HIPAA in practical terms in a busy, public space.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ At Children's Wisconsin, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children and families. From the moment they arrive, we strive to create a positive, welcoming, and seamless experience. Our Patient Access Representatives are the first Emergency Departmentouchpoint in that journey, playing a vital role in shaping a stress-free and compassionate environment. This role will welcome and initiate contact with patient families to obtain necessary registration and insurance information. They register patients by following established department guidelines. Ensuring that all patient accounts flow through the revenue cycle without errors caused by lack of insurance verification, incomplete or inaccurate demographic information or other registration-related errors. This position requires: • High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). • Requires 1 year of experience in customer service. • Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision. • Excellent organizational, analytical, and prioritizing skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks done simultaneously. Ability to work independently or as a team. • Ability to work a weekend schedule, holiday schedule and possible hours or location shift change at times. • Knowledge of computer and keyboard, Microsoft Window and basic word processing skills and ability to troubleshoot basic PC issues. • Proficient data entry skills with accuracy and speed Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses:

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