CLERK V - ACHN HEART & VASCULAR CLINIC

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 3,465,000 - 3,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cook County Health in Chicago is seeking a Clerk V for ACHN Heart & Vascular Clinic to handle patient registration, scheduling, and front-desk duties with confidentiality.

Under supervision, you will verify patient information in the EMR, assist patients with the portal, coordinate transportation, and support clinical staff while delivering courteous, professional service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of clerical experience in healthcare or customer service is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patients and families.
• Verifies patient information and registers patient in EMR.
• Assists patients with using the patient portal.
• Distributes information to patients as directed by clinical staff.
• Assists patients with transportation needs and makes follow-up calls.
• Answers calls and routes them appropriately.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Prints and distributes depart/discharge documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

EMR registration

Phone etiquette

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description - CLERK V - ACHN HEART & VASCULAR CLINIC (00139087)

Job Number

00139087

Job Posting

Posted: Oct 1, 2026, 8:42:58 PM

Closing Date: Oct 16, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time

Shift Start Time: 9:00 A.M.

Shift End Time: 5:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit

AFSCME 1111 Health and Hospital Systems

Posting Salary

$25.148 STARTING HOURLY

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: ACHN HEART & VASCULAR CLINIC - STROGER

SHIFT: 9AM - 5PM

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical functions requiring discretion and independent judgment. These include patient registration, scheduling, and filing. Answers all calls and directs them to appropriate department. Contacts patients for follow up as needed. May act as lead worker, all duties are performed in a highly confidential manner.

Typical Duties

• Provides customer service to the patients, family, and significant other
• Verifies patient information and registers patient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Assists patient with using patient portal
• Distributes information to patients as directed by clinical providers
• Assists patients with transportation needs and makes follow-up call, as needed
• Copies and/or scans documents, as needed
• Answers calls and routes them appropriately
• Sorts and distributes mail
• Prints and distributes depart/discharge documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificateis required(must provide proof at time of interview)
• Two (2) years of clerical experience within a healthcare or customer service settingis required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient registration database systemis preferred
• Hospital registration experienceis preferred
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics

• Knowledge of clerical and standard office practices and procedures
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment
• Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally
• Demonstrate the ability to use word processing and database software
• Ability to communicate with a diverse environment and communicate with tact and courtesy.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Ability to lift ten (10) pounds
• Ability to sit, stand and bend for periods of time
• Ability to travel, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"\
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable)

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowinglyprejudicing oraffectinganytermoraspectof County employment or hiring upon or because ofany political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER