Patient Services Rep Part-time Days

Salary The salary range for this position is $18.84 - $24.49 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Position Overview The Patient Services Representative will float between our Orland Park and Mokena locations. This role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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. Performs customer service functions in the medical practice office. Ensures highest level of customer service is provided to the patients and company representatives over the phone and in person. Performs business office responsibilities. Responsibilities Greets patients as they enter the office. Obtains required patient information and performs patient registration, including verifying insurance information and collecting co-pays and outstanding balances. Obtains and updates patient demographic information and company information from all patients. Answers phone and schedules appointments. Directs and documents patient calls as appropriate. Coordinates scheduling of outside testing for patients. Serves as liaison between patient and practice. Provides back-up for scheduling appointments. Performs all aspects of daily work in a manner which contributes to and ensures an environment of patient safety and confidentiality. Completes daily reconciliation report to assure charges have been entered correctly. Pulls charts and readies them for the next day appointments; files completed patient charts daily. Files test/procedure results into the patient medical record after physician has signed off on the results. Liaisons with company representatives or potential employees to assure correct services are provided. Reviews Epic chart prior to patient appointments making sure consents are within the past 12 months and the insurance card is current. Responds to all medical record requests from patients, insurance companies, physician offices, subpoenas, and legal requests per protocol. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Zero to two years’ experience in a customer service position. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. One to three years of prior physician office experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr