What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative-Immediate Care Center McHenry Part Time Days $1,000 Sign On Bonus position at Northwestern Medical Group?
Description
**This is a Part Time position at 24hrs per week for the Immediate Care Center located at the McHenry clinic. This would be 2, 12hr shifts from 7:45am-8:15pm with weekend and holiday coverage requirement. Floating to other clinics may be required.**
The Patient Service Representative reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations 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.
- Obtains patient consents/authorizations.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a customer service position.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Bilingual.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
Salary : $1,000
