Patient Access Associate

OSF HealthCare; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Patient Access Associate to ensure complete and accurate patient records, including demographics, insurance, and guarantor details. You will communicate services and financial responsibilities clearly to patients, on site or by phone, to support accurate registrations and smooth visits.

The role requires strong problem solving, time management, and communication skills, with training in revenue cycle processes within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year in an office clerical setting or customer service environment.
• Working knowledge of 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.
• Three years in an office clerical setting or customer service environment preferred.
• Direct experience in a revenue cycle or medical setting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of CPT4, ICD9/10, HCPCS, and modifiers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Access Associate ensures each registered patient has a complete and accurate OSF medical record, including patient demographics, insurance coverage, responsible guarantor and registration precision.
• Explain to patients their services and financial responsibilities while at the facility, ensuring clear understanding over the phone or in person.
• Provide excellent patient service to create an exceptional first impression of OSF’s services to patients, families, and other external patients.
• A high degree of deductive reasoning and logic skills is necessary to solve issues in a complex, multi-payer environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Website navigation

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $18.80 - $22.12/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

ONSITE WORK IS REQUIRED

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 OSF’s 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

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