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Job Description:
Essential Job Functions
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
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.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Customer Associate at our Family Care Center in Flossmoor This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
As a Customer Associate you will perform general reception duties which includes checking patients in and out, telephone message retrieval and routing, updating demographic, insurance information, general filing, and maintenance of medical charts.
Essential Job Functions
- Receives and discharge patients, including, but not limited to: greeting, enter accurate demographic and insurance verification, updating information, collection of payments, issuing receipts, notification of clinical staff
- Performs clerical duties, including but not limited to: scheduling, typing, form completion, photocopying, faxing, mail sorting, filling, maintenance, and preparation of medical chart
- Received incoming calls, routing to appropriate party, and takes messages according to department protocol or needs of customer. Receives cash and other payments, reconciles balances at end of shift. Makes bank deposits as requested
- Files and retrieves medical records from storage areas as requested and according to department procedures and policy.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in the basic computer software programs
- Demonstrated ability to develop others in areas of continuous process improvement, and customer service
- Delivery and self-directed team work
- Moderate typing skills (minimum 30wpm)
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 to 2 years experience in health care setting
- Insurance and collections experience
Position Details
- Shift: Full Time, Days
- Unit/Department: Family Care Center, Flossmoor
- CBA Code: Non Union
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
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.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
