Patient Services Representative-SWC Allergy

Carle-Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Patient Services Representative I to support daily clinic operations, including patient identification, check-in/out, charge posting, and cash management.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and basic computer skills to efficiently process patient information and scheduling while maintaining a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Basic computer skills expected.
• Familiarity with general office equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clinic preparation and patient check-in/out.
• Post charges and manage cash handling for the clinic.
• Assist with basic patient scheduling and registration processes.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses and staff; relay messages accurately.

Skills

Basic computer skills

General office equipment

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Overview

The Patient Services Representative 1 coordinates and participates in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in, charge posting, cash management and basic patient appointment scheduling. Conveys a positive image and provides information to ensure patients' needs are met.

Qualifications

Certifications: , Education: Associate's Degree, Work Experience: Basic computer skills; General office equipment

Responsibilities

Coordinates and participates in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process including: patient identification, patient check in/out, charge posting, cash management, patient appointment scheduling, patient registration and account set-up, phone calls.Competent in telephone system, takes and delivers messages to physicians, nurses and others. Reports medical information obtained from patients and referring physicians accurately, completely and in a timely manner. Distributes all messages according to practice communication standards.Serves as a role model by conducting self in a responsible, professional manner.Manage all incoming patient care requests related to in-basket activities, referrals, work que activity, and incoming telephone calls.Proficient with insurance coverage rules. Proficient with coverage and rules that apply to eligibility, network coverage, and benefits.Successful completion of mandatory insurance training and ongoing competency refreshers.Competent to initiate and secure prior authorizations as needed.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.67per hour - $28.63per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.