Patient Service Rep Urology Full-time
Northwestern Medicine
Sycamore, IL0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Patient Service Representative reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine. This role supports the service area by checking patients in and out of appointments and consistently demonstrates exemplary customer service when assisting patients and guests.
Key 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, processes billing information, and performs “end-of-day” cash drawer closing.
- Keeps the 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), floats to other ICCs/departments.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a customer service position.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a customer service position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Bilingual.