Part-Time Patient Access & Billing Specialist

AdventHealth; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a part-time Patient Access Clerk in Illinois to perform Medicare compliance reviews, estimate patient financial responsibility, and coordinate pre-authorizations. You will register patients for services, verify insurance details, and communicate effectively with patients and providers.

The role requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Experience in healthcare or revenue cycle preferred.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare compliance and pre-authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs Medicare compliance reviews and issues ABNs as needed.
• Creates accurate estimates of patient financial responsibility and collects payments or sets up payment plans.
• Coordinates with utilization management for pre-authorizations and provides necessary information to patients.
• Contacts insurance companies to verify eligibility/benefits and obtains pre-authorizations within timeframes.
• Registers patients for all services, ensuring accuracy and minimizing duplicate records.

Skills

Mature judgement

Microsoft Office familiarity

Office equipment operation

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Education

Associate

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database programs

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a part-time Patient Access Clerk in Illinois to perform Medicare compliance reviews, estimate patient financial responsibility, and coordinate pre-authorizations. You will register patients for services, verify insurance details, and communicate effectively with patients and providers.

The role requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.