Patient Access Representative

AdventHealth; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off from Day One

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in La Grange, IL is seeking a Part-Time Patient Access Clerk to support patient registration, verify insurance eligibility, collect payments, and maintain accurate, confidential records in a busy hospital setting.

Schedule includes Mon 12:30–5:00, Wed 1:00–5:00, Thu 12:30–8:00, Sat 8:30–12:30. Requires MS Office proficiency, strong communication, and high school diploma; prior healthcare office experience preferred; competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and healthcare office environment preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and courteously, ensuring data integrity.
• Process daily reports and assist in other Patient Access areas as needed.
• Conduct charge audits with HIM staff and Nurse Auditors to resolve issues.
• Verify insurance eligibility and document scans into EHR systems.
• Collect patient portions before or at service, per guidelines.
• Address billing issues with Central Business Office and staff.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer

Medical terminology knowledge

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1325 Community Memorial Dr

City:

La Grange

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

Part-Time

Monday 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday 1pm - 5:00pm

Thursday 12:30pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Consistently performs the registration process through timely, accurate, and courteous completion of patient clinical and financial data. Works daily reports as assigned and trains in other Patient Access areas. Conducts charge audits using Health Information Management staff and Nurse Auditors to resolve issues. Demonstrates the importance of quality and integrity in capturing patient information while maintaining patient confidentiality. Utilizes technology to verify and document insurance eligibility of patients accurately, efficiently, and timely according to established standards. Obtains signatures, verifies the accuracy of information, and scans documents into electronic patient records as applicable. Other duties as assigned. Collects patient portions from patients prior to or at the time of service, following applicable guidelines. Addresses billing issues between the Central Business Office and hospital staff. Monitors hotline referrals and inquiries from patients, the Central Business Office, and physicians daily. Initiates referrals to financial counselors if the patient cannot pay the amount due. Maintains an accuracy rate within departmental guidelines. Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and other staff members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
• Ability to multitask [Preferred]
• Prioritization skills [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• Technical/Vocational School

Work Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Windows XP, Windows 7, utilization of website search engines [Preferred]
• Office experience in a healthcare environment [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
• First Aid CPR AED (CPR AED) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

$16.97 - $27.15

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.