Patient Service Representative Hospital PRN

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Patient Registration Specialist to support the Southeast Enterprise Revenue Cycle. You will register patients for admissions and outpatient services, verify insurance, and coordinate scheduling with departments to ensure seamless authorizations and payments.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm or faster required.
• Knowledge of patient registration, insurance, and hospital billing preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Register or pre-register all scheduled patients for admission, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Coordinate with patients and scheduling to reschedule procedures until authorization or payment is arranged.
• Request upfront deposits from responsible parties and update schedules for cancellations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Department: 13281 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Rev Cycle Strategic Support Team: Southeast Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varied Schedule Pay Range: $22.00 - $22.00

Essential Functions

• Registers or Pre-registers all scheduled patients for admission, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services.
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorization for all services that requires authorization, pre-certification, and/or referral.
• Coordinates with patients and scheduling departments to reschedule procedures until authorization or patient payment can be arranged.
• Requests upfront payment of deposits from responsible party.
• Updates schedule for cancellations, rescheduling, and other changes on an ongoing basis.

Physical Requirements

This position frequently requires walking from different areas. Must be able to push a wheelchair with patient in it and maneuver through doors, up/down ramps and elevators. Must be able to respond quickly to medical STATS and emergencies. This position requires sitting frequently. Must be able to lift 20-50 pounds occasionally. Works in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Accurate spelling and attention to detail required. Must be able to key 40 wpm. Knowledge of patient registration, insurance, and hospital billing preferred. Medical terminology knowledge and understanding of third party reimbursement preferred. Excellent communication skills and customer services skills required.

Our Commitment to You

• 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.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care