Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Norwegian American Hospital; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSA options

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago is seeking a Patient Access Representative for a full-time, on-site role. You will collect demographic and insurance data, verify benefits, and schedule patients, ensuring accurate registration and compliant documentation.

The position requires strong communication, 1+ year of experience, and a 40 WPM typing speed. Hours are 9:30am–6:00pm with every other weekend and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of registration or patient access experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Familiarity with medical and insurance terminology; third-party eligibility knowledge.
• Meditech system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain clinical, demographic and insurance information from patients and guarantors.
• Register and prepare consent forms, verify and document patient data.
• Verify benefits and obtain prior approvals and inform patients.
• Schedule patients in the Meditech CWS module and provide pre-procedure instructions.
• Pre-register inpatients and outpatients and coordinate with departments.

Skills

Communication

Typing 40 WPM

Interpersonal skills

1+ year experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago is seeking a Patient Access Representative for a full-time, on-site role. You will collect demographic and insurance data, verify benefits, and schedule patients, ensuring accurate registration and compliant documentation.

The position requires strong communication, 1+ year of experience, and a 40 WPM typing speed. Hours are 9:30am–6:00pm with every other weekend and holidays required.