Patient Support Assistant

nshs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health Savings Account options

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Chicago is seeking a Patient Support Assistant to manage front desk operations, coordinate patient flow, and support clinicians across multiple sites. The role requires EPIC experience and a strong customer-service mindset.

Day shift, full-time position with competitive hourly pay; responsibilities include scheduling, obtaining authorizations, and assisting the practice team to ensure smooth patient experiences in a busy ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of administrative/customer service experience preferred.
• EPIC knowledge and experience preferred; able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk and waiting area communications to move patients through visits.
• Answer department calls from patients, physicians, and other departments per standards and document in Epic.
• Use Epic to schedule and register patients for multiple providers/sites/services.
• Obtain prior authorizations, records, and orders as needed for seamless arrival.
• Familiarize with physician preferences, availability, visit types, and protocols.
• Provide other administrative support under Physicians and Practice Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$18.38 - $26.65 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Patient Support Assistant
• Location: Swedish Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Day Shift
• Required Travel: n/a

What you will do

• Manage front desk and waiting area communication from front to back office to move patients through their visits and support the clinical team.
• Answer all incoming telephone calls to the department from patients, physicians, and other departments while handling each as appropriate in accordance with NorthShore telephone customer service standards and practice protocols including documenting in Epic telephone encounters
• Utilize Epic to schedule and register patients for multiple providers, sites and services
• Obtain prior authorization, records and orders as needed to ensure patients arrival to the department to be seamless
• Familiarize yourself with physician preferences, physician availability, practice visit types, and practice protocols
• Obtain prior authorization as needed
• Review department templates daily to ensure patient access and template efficient utilization. Informing Practice Manager of concerns
• Provide other administrative support under the direction of the Physicians and Practice Manager

What you will need

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• Certification: N/A
• Experience: 1 - 2 years in an administrative/customer service preferred, EPIC knowledge and experience preferred. Enjoy working at a fast past with the capacity to multi-task, displays flexibility, take initiative, and utilize multiple resources to support the role
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Excellence in customer service

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.