Patient Service Representative

Silver Cross Hospital Job OpportunitySilver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.Job DescriptionPosition Summary: Greets, instructs, directs, schedules, registers, and performs check-in duties for patients. Serves as a liaison between patients and medical support staff. Responsible for coordinating all after-visit activities including: collection, review and update of all practice-specific forms, communicating of payment policies regarding amounts due for current services and prior balances, collection of payments, assistance with scheduling follow-up appointments and procedures.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform registration, check-in, and check-out for patient visitsSchedule follow-up visits, including labs, imaging, and other diagnostic testingCollect co-paysCall patients for notification of schedule changesRequirements:Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers.Exceptional customer service skills including the ability to use independent thinking, sound judgement, and creativity when resolving customer issues.Ability to balance priorities and effectively handle challenging situations.Excellent verbal communication skills.Comfort with computer technology and applications.Education:High school diploma or GED required.Experience: Previous health-care experience strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge of insurance preferredWork Shift Details:Days - Variable weekday and weekend, Must be available nights, rotating weekends and holidaysDepartment:SCMG LEMONT UC