Patient Service Coordinator, 5NE Hospital Medicine - Hyde Park, Full-Time, Day Shift

Patient Service Coordinator, 5NE Hospital Medicine - Hyde Park, Full-Time, Day Shift Chicago, IL, United States Job Description Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine as a Patient Service Coordinator in the 5NE Hospital Medicine department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Patient Service Coordinator functions as a staff member who, under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, provides support to the patient/significant others, physician, care and multidisciplinary teams, and additional care center staff to facilitate patient care within the patient care units. The Patient Service Coordinator maintains a clean, orderly work environment that is conducive to the provision and coordination of patient centered care. Essential Job Functions Facilitates the patient admission process. Answers patient intercom and ensures that requests are referred to the appropriate staff immediately. Arranges patient transportation to outside agencies. Coordinates facilities information (e.g. work orders) as received by unit staff, maintains records of requests and follows up as needed to assure task completion and relays information back to the appropriate staff regarding the status of outstanding work orders. Assembles, organizes, and maintains patient medical records/charts according to hospital policies and procedures and ensures and obtains necessary signatures as required for all forms according to hospital policy and procedure. Inputs patient charges via computer system, assists in the orientation of new staff, cross‑covers multiple patient care units during regular work shift when required and runs errands as deemed necessary by Care Center leadership. Answers incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. At least one year of general office experience, preferably in a medical/clinical setting. Good written and verbal communication, organizational and customer service skills. Ability to multitask effectively, uses discretion and good judgment, and maintains patient confidentiality. Must be able to independently and professionally interact with customers, internal and external to the Hospitals. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ability to learn and utilize applicable software. Preferred Qualifications ED experience Associate Business courses Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Shift: Day About UChicago Medicine UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Locations 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US #J-18808-Ljbffr UChicago Medicine