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Patient Service Representative-Gastroenterology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Lake Forest, IL, United States


Patient Service Representative-Gastroenterology Full Time Days

Full-time

Salary Range Minimum : $18.64

Salary Range Maximum: $25.16

Compensation: USD 18.64 - USD 25.16 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week primarily located on the Lake Forest Hospital campus with possible travel to the Grayslake clinic. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The Patient Service Representative reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Patient Service Representative supports the service area by checking patients in and out of appointments. This role will consistently demonstrate exemplary customer service when assisting patients and guests.

Responsibilities

Communicates with patients and guests including greeting them upon arrival, confirming identity and providing necessary information related to their visit.

Completes check-in/out functions as directed.

Confirms and updates patient identification and demographic/insurance information.

Completes patient registration as needed.

Collects co-payments, past due balances and point of service payments.

Posts payments, process billing information and perform “end of day” cash drawer closing.

Keeps waiting area clean and comfortable.

Informs patients of any delays or changes in appointment status.

Schedules appointments as necessary.

For PSRs in the Immediate Care Clinics (ICC), float to other ICCs/departments.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a customer service position.

Preferred

Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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