Patient Service Rep Ophthalmology Full time

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Service Representative to support front-desk operations across its care facilities. You will greet patients, verify information, complete registrations, obtain consents, and handle payments with a focus on exceptional customer service.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and healthcare exposure, and bilingual skills are a plus. This role supports patients and teammates in a fast-paced medical environment within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Healthcare setting experience and medical terminology knowledge are a plus.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and guests at check-in.
• Verify and update patient identification and demographic/insurance information.
• Complete patient registrations as needed.
• Obtain required consents/authorizations.
• Collect co-payments and other payments; post payments.
• Perform end-of-day cash drawer closing tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Bilingual.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Patient Service Representative reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheresto the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Patient Service Representative supports the service area by checking patients in and out of appointments. This role will consistently demonstrate exemplary customer service when assisting patients and guests.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates with patients and guests including greeting them upon arrival, confirming identity and providing necessary information related to their visit.
• Completes check-in/out functions as directed.
• Confirms and updates patient identification and demographic/insurance information.
• Completes patient registration as needed.
• Obtains patient consents/authorizations.
• Collects co-payments, past due balances and point of service payments.
• Posts payments, process billing information and perform "end of day" cash drawer closing.
• Keeps waiting area clean and comfortable.
• Informs patients of any delays or changes in appointment status.
• Schedules appointments as necessary.
• For PSRs in the Immediate Care Clinics (ICC), float to other ICCs/departments.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in a customer service position.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Bilingual.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.