Patient Service Representative - Immediate Care South Loop Part-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-time Patient Service Representative for the Immediate Care South Loop location. The role focuses on friendly patient check-in/out, accurate data collection, and smooth front-desk operations in a fast-paced clinic.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of customer service experience. Healthcare exposure and medical terminology knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0–2 years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and checks in patients and guests upon arrival.
• Confirms identity and provides visit-related information.
• Completes check-in and check-out procedures.
• Updates patient demographics and insurance information.
• Registers patients as needed.
• Collects co-payments and other payments; posts payments.
• Performs end-of-day cash reconciliation.
• Keeps the waiting area clean and comfortable.
• Notifies patients of delays or changes in appointment status.
• May float to other ICCs/departments as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Service Representative - Immediate Care South Loop Part-time

• Part-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $18.64
• Salary Range Maximum: $26.10
• Compensation: USD 18.64 - USD 26.1 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Patient Service Representative reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheresto the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies,procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Service Representative supports the service area by checking patients in and out of appointments.This role will consistently demonstrate exemplary customer service when assisting patients and guests.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates with patients and guests including greeting them upon arrival, confirming identity andproviding necessary information related to their visit.
• Completes check-in/out functions as directed.
• Confirms and updates patient identification and demographic/insurance information.
• Completes patient registration as needed.
• Collects co-payments, past due balances and point of service payments.
• Posts payments, process billing information and perform “end of day” cash drawer closing.
• Keeps waiting area clean and comfortable.
• Informs patients of any delays or changes in appointment status.
• Schedules appointments as necessary.
• For PSRs in the Immediate Care Clinics (ICC), float to other ICCs/departments.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a customer service position.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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