Patient Access Representative - Addison

Edward Elmhurst Health; Addison, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health is hiring a Patient Access Representative in Addison, IL. The role involves in-person and online patient registrations, data collection, and coordination with the revenue cycle team to ensure accurate billing.

You will handle cash collection, insurance verification, and patient inquiries in a fast-paced environment. The position offers full-time hours, M-F with rotating Saturdays, and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred Associate degree in business/healthcare.
• Proficiency in health insurance basics and medical terminology.
• Experience in healthcare registration, scheduling or patient accounts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-registrations, registrations, order management and cash collection for in-patient, out-patient, ER and same-day surgery patients.
• Collect, analyze and record demographic, insurance/financial and clinical data and obtain signatures as needed.
• Screen for third-party eligibility and enter medical necessity coding to ensure accurate payment.

Skills

Registration

Scheduling

Cash collection

Customer service

Medical terminology

Data entry

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in business or healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Patient Access Representative - AddisonApply: EMO Addison 303 W Lake Street: Full time: Posted Today: R40916**Hourly Pay Range:**$20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Job Description**Job DescriptionPosition Highlights:* Position: Patient Access Representative* Location: Addison, IL* Full-time: 40 hours* Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm* Rotating Saturdays* Holidays: 1-3 per year What you will need:* Education: + High School diploma or GED + Associate degree in business or healthcare (Preferred) * License: + A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested. * Experience & Skills (Preferred): + Manual dexterity to operate various office machines + Minimum one to two years of registration, scheduling, patient accounts, cash collections or customer service experience in a healthcare setting + Knowledge of health insurances, medical terminology and anatomy + Strong data entry and keyboarding skills + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite + Bilingual skills What you will do: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, responsible for providing in-patient, out-patient, emergency room, immediate care and same day surgery patients with timely and accurate pre-registrations, registrations, order management, charge capture, cash collection functions and medical information systems. Collects, analyzes and records demographic, insurance/financial and clinical data from multiple sources and obtains other information and signatures necessary for the above processes. Screens for third-party eligibility and enters medical necessity coding to ensure accurate payment is secured. Interacts in a customer-focused manner to ensure the needs of patients and their families are met and that they understand the hospital's revenue cycle expectations, including resolution of personal liabilities through various payment options. Benefits (full-time or part-time positions):* Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job* Incentive pay for select positions* Opportunity for annual increases based on performance* Career pathways to promote professional growth and development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.