Patient Service Representative

Hugh Chatham Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Barrington, IL is seeking a Patient Service Representative to support providers and patients in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. No weekends or holidays; M-F 8am-5pm; 40 hours/week.

The role emphasizes compassionate service, scheduling, registration, and billing responsibilities as part of the care team. You will connect with patients, ensure smooth appointment flow, bill accurately, and help maintain medical records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years related customer service experience
• Experience handling difficult caller/customers/patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, high-quality patient services at appointments or via phone/in person.
• Enter billing information at time of service and follow up on missing data.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

02050 AMG Barrington 400 W Northwest Hwy - Cardiology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

No weekends or Holidays

M-F 8am -5pm

works in Crystal lake, Hoffman estates, Barrington and Lake Zurich

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Job Description Summary

To provide efficient, effective, quality customer service and practice support through a variety of general office duties including scheduling, coding, registration and billing. Maximize revenues by collecting payment at time of service and entering accurate and up-to-date billing information (address, insurance coverage, etc.) into the patient accounting system. Assists clinical staff in maintaining accurate medical records.

We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years related customer service experience
• Experience handling difficult caller/customers/patients.

What You’ll Do

No weekends or Holidays

M-F 8am -5pm

works in Crystal lake, Hoffman estates, Barrington and Lake Zurich

As a Patient Service Representative (PSR), you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

• Patient Services: Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters.
• Billing Services: Ensures entry at time of service of billing information on the patient and payer and accurate follow-up on missing information.
• Medical Record Services: Upholds standards of the practice and of the medical group for accurate and timely medical records.

About This Location

Our highly experienced team of cardiologists and heart specialists in Barrington, IL, can diagnose and treat all types of heart and vascular conditions and diseases. We’re located off Illinois Route 22. Our street address is 450 Illinois Route 22, Universal Care Unit, Barrington, IL. When you’re looking for an expert cardiologist, visit our Advocate Heart Institute team in Barrington, IL.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to function in a high volume, multiple-task environment, and in a crowded or closely shared workspace.
• Exposure to ill patients.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with demanding customers.
• Must lift up to 35 pounds without help. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.