Patient Service Representative
Job Summary
Patient Service Rep- Joliet- Peds- Part Time
- Part time hours- Monday- Thursday 11:30 am- 5:30 pm and Friday 8 am to 12pm.
- Location: Elgin
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost
- $2625 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 16 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Greets patients warmly and professionally during check-in check-out and appointment scheduling.
- Conducts regular lobby checks to maintain cleanliness and ensure patient comfort.
- Serves as a key coordinator for provider schedules optimizing appointment availability and resource capacity to improve patient access reduce wait times and support timely follow-ups.
- Utilizes EPIC and other systems to accurately update patient demographics verify insurance details generate necessary forms respond to emails and ensure emergency contact information is properly documented.
- Collects copayments and service fees issues receipts and reconciles daily financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Answers a multi-line phone system takes detailed messages routes inquiries and makes outbound calls to schedule and confirm patient appointments.
- Clearly communicates information about Duly clinical personnel to patients and other individuals.
- Assists with scheduling follow-up and in-house Specialist referral appointments ensuring patients are connected to appropriate services and specialists.
- Participates actively in daily and weekly team huddles to share patient updates workflow improvements and operational insights.
- Reviews performance dashboards daily to monitor key metrics in Scheduling & AccessWorkflow Patient Contact and Satisfaction; identifies gaps to target and proactively escalates issues suggests improvements or adjusts workflows to drive results.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA standards in all interactions and documentation.
- Monitors patient wait times and communicates delays with empathy and professionalism to enhance the patient experience.
- Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental goals and improve service delivery.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION and / or CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical office or clinical setting preferred
- Prior experience in a receptionist or front desk role strongly preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Exceptional customer service skills and passion for serving others.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in EPIC or similar EMR systems.
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance verification.
- Skilled in operating phones personal computers software and other basic IT systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel Word and Outlook.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Positive professional collaborative and adaptable attitude.
- Ability to sit stand walk bend and stretch for extended periods
- Vision must be correctable to 20/20; normal hearing required for phone communication
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority