Patient Access Associate

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is hiring a Patient Access Associate to manage patient records and ensure accurate registration. This entry-level role involves excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities, focusing on providing exceptional service and navigating complex insurance scenarios. The position offers a competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year in an office clerical or customer service environment.
• Required to complete all role-specific revenue cycle training within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate patient registration and service understanding.
• Provide excellent patient service to create a positive first impression.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Good oral communication

Good written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Expected pay for this position is $21.25-25.00/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

This job is located in Evergreen Park,IL

Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm: With rotating Weekends and Holidays

POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Access Associate ensures each registered patient has a complete and accurate OSF medical record, which includes patient demographics, insurance coverage, responsible guarantor and registration precision in a manner which they understand what services they are receiving, their financial responsibilities for the services provided, and expectations of them while at the facility. Excellent patient service skills are expected to create an exceptional first impression of OSFs services to the patients, families, and other external patients over the phone or in person. A high degree of deductive reasoning and logic skills are necessary in order to solve issues that can arise in a complex, multi-payer situation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: One year in an office clerical setting or customer service environment Other skills/knowledge: Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications and website navigation Problem solving, conflict management, time management, good oral and written communication skills Required to complete all role specific revenue cycle training and certification within 12 months

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Three years in an office clerical setting or customer service environment. Direct experience in a revenue cycle or medical setting Other skills/knowledge: Advanced knowledge of CPT4, ICD9/10, HCPCS, and modifiers. Knowledge of medical terminology

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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