Patient Service Representative - Family Medicine

BJC HealthCare; Columbia (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC Medical Group in Columbia, IL is hiring a full-time Patient Services Representative to manage front-office duties, schedule appointments, and assist with patient flow. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, insurance verification, and courteous patient interactions in a day-shift, 40-hour work week.

Benefit-eligible position with comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of experience in a front-office or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient check-ins and appointment scheduling.
• Directs patient flow within the front office to support efficient visits.
• Verifies health insurance information and collects payments as applicable.
• Performs data entry of service charges and diagnostic codes.
• Coordinates with Central Billing Office to ensure charges are captured.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Patient Service Representative with BJC Medical Group in Columbia, Illinois,this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• Outpatient
• Preferred Medical Office Experience
• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world's best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Patient Services Representative acts as the initial point of contact for front office activity and helps directs the patient flow process at the physician office. This position performs patient check-ins and appointment scheduling. This position also maintains patient financial records and may serve as a switchboard operator as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles telephone calls from patients and staff; forwards calls requiring triage.
• Performs receptionist duties with close attention to detail and professionalism.
• Verifies health insurance payment information and educates patients on the applicable regulations; collects payments and records data.
• Performs data entry of service charges, to include the assignment of diagnostic codes and the entering of all physician and clinic related charges.
• Coordinates information with Central Billing Office to ensure all charges are captured and properly collected.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer