Patient Service Representative

Hugh Chatham Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Elgin, IL is seeking a full-time Patient Services representative to greet patients, register them in the EMR, and coordinate appointments and billing inquiries. The role requires strong communication, 1–2 years in customer service, and experience with scheduling and billing processes.

The position is 40 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays, 7:30am to 5pm, with benefits eligible. Reliable transportation and ability to cover off-site locations as needed are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years in customer service.
• Experience handling difficult callers/patients.
• CRT/PC experience in a customer service setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients in EMR.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments.
• Answer multi-line phone system and route calls.
• Verify insurance and eligibility as needed.
• Enter charges into EMR and manage billing data.
• Maintain patient medical records and confidentiality.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Scheduling

EMR navigation

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Department

02050 AMG Elgin 1435 Randall MOB - Cardiology

Department

02050 AMG Elgin 1435 Randall MOB - Cardiology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday-Friday 7:30-5pm. No holidays or weekends Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to cover off sites as needed.

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

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. 1)

• Greets and accurately registers patients in EMR system verifying essential billing and demographic information. 2)
• Coordinates scheduling of patient appointments (phone and in-person requests) accurately and efficiently. 3)
• Answers multiple incoming telephone lines, accurately determining the appropriate recipient of the call or message and referring them promptly and appropriately. 4)
• Distributes communications accurately, based on practice protocol. Includes pagers, faxes, emails. 5)
• Resolves a variety of patient questions, including HMO referrals, billing and queries about services and test results; refers complex issues to practice manager or a clinical staff member, as appropriate. 6)
• Schedules future appointments and requisitions, laboratory tests, radiology procedures and other special diagnostic tests as needed. May coordinate with appropriate sections of hospital admission and/or outpatient admissions and surgery. 7)
• Notifies patient care area when patient has arrived and is ready to be seen. Attends to waiting patients in reception and ensures that they are seen in a timely manner or are promptly notified of unexpected delays. 8)
• Accurately identifies type of insurance from card, understands different types of payers, and verifies eligibility if necessary. 9)
• Performs other related duties as required. Billing Services: Ensures entry at time of service of billing information on the patient and payer and accurate follow-up on missing information. 1)
• Reviews encounter forms for accuracy and completeness, checks with physician for missing information. 2)
• Enters patient charges into the EMR system according to established policies and procedures. 3)
• Batches encounter forms and balances charges. Medical Record Services: Upholds standards of the practice and of the medical group for accurate and timely medical records. 3)
• Releases information from records, only according to corporate policies and procedures. 1)
• Ensures the availability of properly prepared patient medical records, daily schedules and related forms. Maintains medical record including loose filing and re-filing of charts daily. Pull and prepares charts for appointments. 2)
• Maintains confidentiality around all patient information, both in front of each patient being treated and around other patients in the area. Education/Experience Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years related customer service experience
• Experience handling difficult caller/customers/patients. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• CRT/PC experience in a customer service setting.
• Working knowledge of eClinicalWorks and scheduling sections of the eClinicalWorks system preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems posed by callers seeking referrals, appointments, billing issues and clinical information. N/A Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Ability to function in a high volume, multiple-task environment, possibly in a crowed or closely shared work space.
• Exposure to ill patients.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with demanding customers. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. 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. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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.