Patient Service Representative - Pediatrics

aah; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

aah in Evergreen Park, IL is hiring for a full-time customer service oriented position in a busy medical office. You will handle scheduling, registrations, coding and billing while supporting clinical staff and ensuring accurate patient records.

The role requires a HS diploma and 1–2 years of related experience, with a 40-hour work week and daytime hours. Benefits eligible, occasional Saturday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years related customer service experience.
• Experience handling difficult callers or patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, high-quality patient services and information on tests and procedures.
• Enter and verify billing information at time of service and follow up on missing data.
• Assist clinical staff in maintaining accurate medical records.

Skills

Customer service

Handling difficult callers

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department:

09121 AMG Evergreen Park - Building Operations

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 730 am - 4 pm rotating Saturdays

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Job Description Summary:

To provide efficient, effective, quality customer service and practice support through a variety of general office duties including scheduling, coding, registration and billing. Maximize revenues by collecting payment at time of service and entering accurate and up-to-date billing information (address, insurance coverage, etc.) into the patient accounting system. Assists clinical staff in maintaining accurate medical records.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• One to two years related customer service experience


• Experience handling difficult callers/customers/patients.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with rotating Saturdays

What You’ll Do:

• Patient Services: Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters.


• Billing Services: Ensures entry at time of service of billing information on the patient and payer and accurate follow-up on missing information.


• Medical Record Services: Upholds standards of the practice and of the medical group for accurate and timely medical records.

About This Location:

Our experienced team of pediatricians in Hoffman Estates, IL, provides comprehensive pediatric primary care for your child, from birth through their high school years. When you’re looking for pediatric care close to home, visit us in Evergreen Park, IL.

Together, our dedicated team of pediatric experts offers a broad range of services that support your whole child through their developmental milestones. Services include preventive care such as vaccinations and well-child visits, school physicals, acute care for when your child is feeling ill, and guidance for nutrition and behavior development.

With a family-centered approach, you can be confident you’re in good hands. Our pediatric physicians offer personalized care that fits your child’s needs and supports your family. We also understand that your family has a busy schedule. That’s why we offer same-day appointments for urgent children’s health issues, virtual visits and extended hours.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to function in a high volume, multiple-task environment, and in a crowded or closely shared workspace.


• Exposure to ill patients.


• Ability to work under stressful conditions with demanding customers.


• Must lift up to 35 pounds without help. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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.