Patient Service Representative - Lead

BJC Medical Group; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Join BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois as a full-time Lead Patient Service Representative. You will oversee front office operations, guide patient flow, and support staff to ensure smooth daily clinic activity.

We value 2–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a commitment to accurate data entry, insurance verification, and patient education. This role offers a day shift with no on-call, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of front-office or patient service experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred experience 5–10 years.

Responsibilities

• Verifies health insurance information and educates patients on 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.
• Serves as a subject matter expert; answers general and technical questions from other staff members; helps make decisions and resolve complex issues.
• Provides training and support to both new & existing staff.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Preferred Medical Office Experience
• Day Shift
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Additional Information About The Role

Come join our team as a full-time Lead Patient Service Representative with BJC Medical Group in Alton, 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.

Role Purpose

The Lead Patient Service Representative acts as a subject matter expert on all front office activity & procedures and directs the patient flow process at the physician office. This position maintains a strong knowledge of and trains new and/or junior level team members on work processes. This position also serves as the primary point of contact in the absence of the supervisor, as well as a point of escalation on complex work situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves as a subject matter expert; answers general and technical questions from other staff members; helps make decisions and resolve complex issues.
• Provides training and support to both new & existing staff.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Experience

Preferred Requirements

• 5-10 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

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• 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