Patient Access Specialist (pas) - Full-time - Cardiology (park Ridge)

Ahwatukeepa

Park Ridge, IL, USA
Base: $20.80 - $31.20 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Fully onsite
Patient appointment scheduling
Call triage and customer interaction
Insurance verification experience
Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Patient Access Specialist for their cardiology department in Park Ridge, IL. The role involves scheduling appointments, handling patient inquiries, and ensuring a positive patient experience, with a focus on compassionate care

Job Summary

  • When you join Advocate Aurora Health, you are joining one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, serving communities across Illinois and Wisconsin with a strong commitment to equity, excellence, and whole-person care.
  • As a Patient Access Specialist, you’ll play a vital role on the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and programs that invest in your career development.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Patient Access Specialist for their cardiology department in Park Ridge, IL. The role involves scheduling appointments, handling patient inquiries, and ensuring a positive patient experience, with a focus on compassionate care.

Salary

Base: $20.80 - $31.20 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient appointment scheduling
  • call triage and customer interaction
  • insurance verification experience
  • knowledge of managed care and commercial insurance
  • compliance with department processes
  • process improvement participation

Nice-to-have

  • experience handling difficult callers
  • demonstrating behaviors of excellence
  • teamwork and patient satisfaction focus
  • working Monday to Friday daytime schedule

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year medical setting experience or equivalent
  • 2-3 years customer service experience
  • Previous insurance verification experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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