Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

R1; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,191,000 - 66,506,000; Part time

Job summary

R1 RCM Inc. is seeking a part-time, PRN Customer Service Representative in Patient Registration in Chicago, IL. You will guide patients through the registration process, answer questions, and gather accurate information with empathy in a fast-paced hospital setting.

No healthcare background? Training is provided as this role launches a healthcare career with strong growth potential. You will work across multiple systems, answering phones, and supporting clinicians and emergency staff when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Register patients across multiple computer systems efficiently.
• Answer phones and gather information quickly and accurately.
• Assist patients who may be ill, anxious, or confused.
• Navigate diverse insurance plans and coverage details (with training).
• Adapt to interruptions from clinical teams during urgent care situations.
• Build rapport and ease patient concerns in real time.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Location: Ascension IL Presence St. Joseph Chicago Shift: Part Time, PRN As Needed

Ready to start a meaningful career in healthcare - even if you’ve never worked in the field before? Join R1, the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration. At R1, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that blends advanced technology with real-world service to create exceptional patient experiences. As a Customer Service Representative in Patient Registration, you will be the first friendly face patients meet when they check into the hospital. You’ll:

• Help patients navigate the registration process
• Answer questions with confidence, clarity, and compassion
• Gather accurate information quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Build trust with patients during moments when they may be scared, confused, or overwhelmed

No healthcare background? No problem. We’ll train you every step of the way—and this role is a fantastic launchpad for a growing healthcare career.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Make a Real Difference: Patients lean on you for support and reassurance. You’ll be more than a data collector - you’ll be a calm, helpful presence during stressful times.
• Learn Healthcare from the Ground Up: From insurance basics to hospital workflows, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills that open the door to long-term career growth.
• Fast-Paced, Never Boring: You’ll move between computer screens, phone calls, and in‑person interactions - balancing accuracy with compassion while working alongside clinicians and emergency staff.
• Supportive Team Environment: We’re invested in your professional journey. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who have your back and leaders who want to see you succeed.

What You’ll Do Day‑to‑Day

• Work across multiple computer systems to register patients efficiently
• Answer phones and gather information quickly and accurately
• Assist patients who may be ill, anxious, or confused
• Navigate diverse insurance plans and coverage details (with training!)
• Adapt to interruptions from clinical teams during urgent care situations
• Build rapport and ease patient concerns in real time
• This isn’t a sit-back-and-relax desk job—you’ll be on your feet, thinking fast, and making a real impact.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong customer service experience
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements
• Preferred Medical or healthcare experience (but not required!)

Salary

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $16.12 - $23.21 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team —

• including offering a competitive benefits package.

R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.

CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent To learn more, visit: R1RCM.com Visit us on Facebook R1 is the leader in healthcare revenue management, helping providers achieve new levels of performance through smart orchestration. A pioneer in the industry, R1 created the first Healthcare Revenue Operating System: a modular, intelligent platform that integrates automation, AI, and human expertise to strengthen the entire revenue cycle. With more than 20 years of experience, R1 partners with 1,000 providers, including 95 of the top 100 U.S. health systems, and handles over 270 million payer transactions annually. This scale provides unmatched operational insight to help healthcare organizations unlock greater long-term value. To learn more, visit: https://www.r1rcm.com.