Patient Access & Registration Specialist

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Patient Registration Specialist in South Elgin, IL. The role involves registering patients, verifying demographics and insurance, collecting co-pays, and guiding patients through financial responsibilities.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and be comfortable using EPIC EMR and MS Office. Excellent customer service and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a high-volume healthcare registration environment preferred.
• Ability to learn and use electronic health record systems and billing basics.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Collect co-pays and explain patient financial responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Explain health plan coverage and coordinate with Financial Advocates as needed.
• Input accurate data into the EHR and verify insurance eligibility.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Insurance verification tools

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Patient Registration Specialist in South Elgin, IL. The role involves registering patients, verifying demographics and insurance, collecting co-pays, and guiding patients through financial responsibilities.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and be comfortable using EPIC EMR and MS Office. Excellent customer service and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced setting.