Patient Access Representative I – Emergency Department

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time, 7A-330P, rotating every other weekend and every other holiday.

Pay Range

Job Details

• Address: Christ Hospital Emergency Department – Oak Lawn, IL
• Hours: 40 Hours a Week. 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Weekend Commitment: Must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing all job duties in a way that conforms to our customer service philosophy and consistent with our "AIDET" standards
• When creating new registrations for walk-in patients, responsible for the identifying insurance coverage, the benefits available, patient out-of-pocket expenses, and collecting co-insurance and co-payments.
• Responsible for security authorization and precertification of inpatient and outpatient services.
• Responsible the pre-registration and registration accuracy.
• Participates in departmental team building activities and in services and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by leader.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma with 1 years of experience in either Patient Access or any of the following related experience; general physician office support or billing office, insurance office, hospitality, or call center (any industry) Intermediate math skills acquired through classroom work or through work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Typing 25 WPM Basic understanding of web-based systems, proficiency in data entry

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to prioritize and organize workload Sophisticated interviewing, communication and negotiation skills Independent decision making Ability to work hours that verify based on needs of the organization including evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to work as a team member

Addendum: In addition to the Accountabilities and Job Activities outlined in Sects. I. A. – I. D. of the Position Description for Patient Access Registrar the following accountabilities and job activities are applicable for registrars staffed at offsite imaging centers: E. Performs additional activities that facilitate patient flow and transition from registration to the clinical testing area including: 1. Performs Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) for exams accurately and completely to transcribe written physician orders. Seeks clarification from technician and physician if needed. 2. Performs light duty cleaning of changing areas as needed. 3. Prints patient's results CDs when required and distributes finished exam results CD to patient while complying with application HIPAA considerations. 4. Escorts patients to changing areas as needed.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.