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Practice Assistant - Milwaukee & Madison (On-Call / PRN)

Geode Health · Milwaukee, WI · $20.00–$23.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 11, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You are the first person our patients see. How do you make someone feel welcome when they may be nervous about their first psychiatry visit?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that patients seeking mental health care may feel anxious or ashamed and need a gentle start.

Tell me about a time you kept an office or a busy shift running smoothly when things got hectic.

What they are checking: Real evidence of time management and staying organized, which the posting leans on heavily.

Tell me about a time a coworker or provider asked you for something in a way that felt rude. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay professional with stressed coworkers in a small office where everyone depends on each other.

Our mission is to make mental health care more accessible, affordable and effective. What does that mean to you in the day-to-day work of this job?

What they are checking: Whether they connect their own front-desk work to the mission instead of seeing it as a generic office job.

What would you do

A patient comes to the front desk upset because their appointment was moved and nobody told them. Walk me through what you say and do.

What they are checking: Calming a frustrated patient in a mental health setting while owning the problem instead of passing blame.

The phone is ringing, two patients are checking in, and a provider needs a room turned over. What do you do first?

What they are checking: How they set priorities under pressure in a busy office where every task feels urgent.

A patient on the phone says they are feeling unsafe and are not sure they can wait for their appointment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to stay calm, keep the person on the line and get a provider or crisis help right away.

About the work

What do you know about patient privacy rules like HIPAA, and how would you protect it at a front desk where other patients can hear?

What they are checking: Whether they handle sensitive mental health information carefully in small everyday moments at the desk.

This role supports both the front office and the clinical side. What clinical tasks have you helped with before, like vitals or getting rooms ready?

What they are checking: How much clinical support experience they bring and how quickly they could cover both sides of the role.

How comfortable are you with scheduling software, insurance checks and collecting copays? Tell me about a system you have used.

What they are checking: Their comfort with the admin tools that keep a practice paid and on schedule.

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The full job description

As published by Geode Health.

Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. We are looking for a passionate Practice Assistant . The ideal candidate will be motivated by joining a quickly growing organization. Excited to help us improve the care experience for patients and providers. The Practice Assistant is a multi-skilled worker who assumes a wide range of clinical and administrative roles within the physician office setting. The Practice Assistant serves as a key team player when interacting and communicating with patients and/or clinical staff in the mental health care environment. Most importantly we’re looking to bring someone into our team who is excited about our mission to improve mental healthcare across the country. This role is an On-Call / PRN role and hours are not guaranteed. This role is to fill in for absent employees or to cover during a special situation. This position will cover for the following offices: Milwaukee and Madison, WI. Estimated Pay Range: $20 - 23/hour Job Responsibilities: • The Practice Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting the providers with the delivery of high-quality health care to patients • Practice Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced practice • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards • Respond to verbal and electronic requests for information and assistance using proper policies, reference tools and provider instructions • Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations • Knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations • Understanding of policies and procedures • Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor Ideal Candidate Profile: • Passionate about our mission and inspiring others • Self-starter, for whom no task is too big or too small and takes ownership of their decisions • Contribute to the collective effort both within own scope - and beyond - as needed • Creative and strategic thinker • A lifelong learner who believes in giving and receiving feedback to get better each day • Organized & process-oriented Qualifications/Skills: • At least one year of experience working in a medical office and/or mental health is (preferred) • Experience working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression (preferred) • Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor, and interface well with patients in a mental health setting (preferred) • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team • Excellent computer skills Education and Experience Requirements: • Associates or bachelor’s degree (preferred) • Some experience in healthcare settings (preferred) • Knowledge of working at a clinical setting (preferred) #LI-Onsite At Geode Health, we offer: • Competitive compensation • Flexible schedule • In-person and virtual patient visits • Comprehensive admin support (front office, accounting, finance, payroll, HR, etc) • Professional development opportunities • Clinical community, support, and leadership • Medical, dental and vision benefits • Life insurance • Short and long-term disability • Paid vacation and holidays • Matching 401k plan • State of the art technology Why work for Geode Health? At Geode Health, we take our commitment to patients and providers seriously. We focus every day on how to help patients across the United States get the best possible mental health care available. To achieve this, we focus on ensuring our providers have unmatched support and resources so that they can focus on providing great care. We are backed by KKR, a leading private equity firm with the experience and mission alignment to truly make an impact. Joining Geode Health will put you on the front-end of a rapidly growing movement to increase access and improve outcomes for mental health patients and providers across the nation. To learn more, visit us as www.geodehealth.com Geode Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our workforce.

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