Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Advocate Health Care; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Barrington, IL seeks an Administrative Clerk to support patient registration and the creation of the initial electronic health record. You will verify demographics, insurance information, and collect co-pays, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will answer calls, assist patients with directions, coordinate transportation, and help explain insurance coverage while maintaining confidentiality and providing exceptional customer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality essential.
• Experience in a healthcare front desk/registration environment is helpful.
• Familiarity with insurance verification and EPIC EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create the initial electronic health record for new patients.
• Check in and register patients; verify demographics and insurance information; collect co-pays.
• Explain insurance details and discuss financial responsibilities with patients.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

Insurance tools

Microsoft Office

Email/Internet

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Barrington, IL seeks an Administrative Clerk to support patient registration and the creation of the initial electronic health record. You will verify demographics, insurance information, and collect co-pays, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will answer calls, assist patients with directions, coordinate transportation, and help explain insurance coverage while maintaining confidentiality and providing exceptional customer