Registration Specialist

Team Member Services; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan (403-B)

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook, IL, seeks a patient access specialist for evening shifts. You will handle Medicare reviews, estimate patient financial responsibility, and secure pre-authorizations, ensuring timely information flow across departments.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (associate preferred), healthcare revenue cycle exposure, and bilingual English/Spanish; join a team that values service, accuracy, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• 1+ year of customer service, preferably in healthcare revenue cycle.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs Medicare compliance reviews and issues ABNs as needed.
• Creates accurate estimates for patient financial responsibility and collects payments.
• Coordinates with utilization management for pre-authorizations and provides required information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits, and obtains pre-authorizations.
• Registers patients for services, ensuring accuracy and avoiding duplicate records.
• Collects demographic information and confirms insurance details.
• Maintains coverage during shifts and coordinates relief as needed.
• Facilitates communication between clinical, ancillary, and access departments to improve patient experience.
• Provides excellent customer service and documents payer conversations and payment plans.
• Attends meetings and supports PBX coverage when needed.
• Performs cashiering tasks and cash reconciliation.

Skills

Mature judgement

Professional communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Customer service

Ability to learn multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Cashiering systems

Database programs

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Night-Weekend (United States of America)

Address: 500 REMINGTON BLVD

City: BOLINGBROOK

State: Illinois

Postal Code: 60440

Job Description:

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 4pm-1230am with rotating weekends and holidays.

• Performs Medicare compliance reviews and issues Advance Beneficiary Notices of Noncoverage as needed.
• Creates accurate estimates for patient financial responsibility and collects payments or establishes payment plans.
• Coordinates with utilization management staff for pre-authorization issues and ensures patients have necessary logistical information.
• Contacts insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits, and obtains pre-authorizations within established timeframes.
• Registers patients for all services, ensuring accuracy and minimizing duplication of medical records.
• Collects critical demographic information from patients and confirms insurance details.
• Provides timely and continual coverage of assigned work areas during scheduled shifts, arranging relief coverage as needed.
• Manages communication between clinical, ancillary, and consumer access departments to enhance the patient experience.
• Consistently provides excellent customer service, documenting all patient and insurance representative conversations, including payer decisions and payment arrangements.
• Attends department meetings and promotes positive dialogue within the team.
• Provides coverage for PBX (Switchboard) as needed, including answering phones and transferring calls.
• Performs cashiering functions such as collections and cash reconciliation accurately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mature judgement in dealing with patients, physicians, and insurance representatives
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and familiarity with database programs
• Ability to operate general office machines such as computer, fax machine, printer, and scanner
• Ability to effectively learn and perform multiple tasks, and organize work in a systematic and efficient fashion
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written
• Ability to adapt in ever-changing healthcare environment
• Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures, with a close attention to detail
• Adheres to government guidelines such as CMS, EMTALA, and HIPAA and corporate policies
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and ability to use discretion when discussing patient-related information that is confidential in nature as needed to perform duties
• Knowledge of computer programs and electronic health record programs
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Exposure to insurance benefits; ability to decipher insurance benefit information
• Bilingual - English/Spanish
• Experience in Customer Service related field
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Advanced understanding of insurance knowledge and benefits
• Advanced understanding of hospital electronic medical report (EMR) system
• Intermediate medical terminology

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ customer service [Preferred]
• 1+ relevant healthcare [Preferred]
• 1+ revenue cycle [Preferred]

Additional Information:

Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) [Preferred]
• Certified Revenue Cycle Rep (CRCR) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$18.17 - $29.06

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.