Patient Service Representative

Duly Health and Care; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Mental health benefit at no cost

Employer provided life and disability

Tuition reimbursement $5,250/year

Immediate 401(k) match

40 hours paid volunteer time off

Community engagement and social impact

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is seeking a Patient Service Representative to be the welcoming face of our front desk. You will check in patients, schedule appointments, collect copays, answer calls, and manage referrals with accuracy in the EPIC system.

You will ensure a smooth patient experience, verify insurance details, update records, and support daily team goals while maintaining confidentiality and a positive, professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills and passion for serving others.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in EPIC or similar EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance verification.
• Skilled in operating phones, personal computers, software and other basic IT systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Positive, professional, collaborative, and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients warmly and professionally during check‑in, check‑out, and appointment scheduling.
• Conducts regular lobby checks to maintain cleanliness and ensure patient comfort.
• Serves as a key coordinator for provider schedules, optimizing appointment availability and resource capacity to improve patient access, reduce wait times, and support timely follow‑ups.
• Utilizes EPIC and other systems to accurately update patient demographics, verify insurance details, generate necessary forms, respond to emails, and ensure emergency contact information is properly documented.
• Collects copayments and service fees, issues receipts, and reconciles daily financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Answers a multi‑line phone system, takes detailed messages, routes inquiries, and makes outbound calls to schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Clearly communicates information about Duly clinical personnel to patients and other individuals.
• Assists with scheduling follow‑up and in‑house Specialist referral appointments, ensuring patients are connected to appropriate services and specialists.
• Participates actively in daily and weekly team huddles to share patient updates, workflow improvements, and operational insights.
• Reviews performance dashboards daily to monitor key metrics in Scheduling & Access, Workflow, Patient Contact, and Satisfaction; identifies gaps to target and proactively escalates issues, suggests improvements, or adjusts workflows to drive results.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA standards in all interactions and documentation.
• Monitors patient wait times and communicates delays with empathy and professionalism to enhance the patient experience.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental goals and improve service delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

HIPAA awareness

Discretion

Team player

Phone etiquette

IT literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician‑led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high‑quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non‑physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Job Summary

The Patient Service Representative serves as a key point of contact for patients, delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth front desk operations. This role includes but is not limited to greeting and checking in patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co‑pays, outbound calling, referral management, and maintaining accurate records in the EPIC system. The Patient Service Representative helps create a welcoming and efficient environment that supports quality care and a positive patient experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets patients warmly and professionally during check‑in, check‑out, and appointment scheduling.
• Conducts regular lobby checks to maintain cleanliness and ensure patient comfort.
• Serves as a key coordinator for provider schedules, optimizing appointment availability and resource capacity to improve patient access, reduce wait times, and support timely follow‑ups.
• Utilizes EPIC and other systems to accurately update patient demographics, verify insurance details, generate necessary forms, respond to emails, and ensure emergency contact information is properly documented.
• Collects copayments and service fees, issues receipts, and reconciles daily financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Answers a multi‑line phone system, takes detailed messages, routes inquiries, and makes outbound calls to schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Clearly communicates information about Duly clinical personnel to patients and other individuals.
• Assists with scheduling follow‑up and in‑house Specialist referral appointments, ensuring patients are connected to appropriate services and specialists.
• Participates actively in daily and weekly team huddles to share patient updates, workflow improvements, and operational insights.
• Reviews performance dashboards daily to monitor key metrics in Scheduling & Access, Workflow, Patient Contact, and Satisfaction; identifies gaps to target and proactively escalates issues, suggests improvements, or adjusts workflows to drive results.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA standards in all interactions and documentation.
• Monitors patient wait times and communicates delays with empathy and professionalism to enhance the patient experience.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental goals and improve service delivery.

EDUCATION and / or CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• High School diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical office or clinical setting preferred
• Prior experience in a receptionist or front desk role strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional customer service skills and passion for serving others.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in EPIC or similar EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance verification.
• Skilled in operating phones, personal computers, software and other basic IT systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Positive, professional, collaborative, and adaptable attitude.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods Vision must be correctable to 20/20; normal hearing required for phone communication.

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly. The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $15.10 - $22.70, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

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.

Let’s start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care. At Duly Health and Care, we believe healthcare works best when it’s personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician‑led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make. Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem‑solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create. Whether you’re caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us. Innovation at Duly isn’t about chasing what’s next for its own sake. It’s about finding better ways to deliver high‑quality, affordable, and accessible care, today and into the future. If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to help shape the future of care while staying grounded in compassion and community, you’ll find your place at Duly.