Lead - Patient Services Representative

Acathospital

Chicago Ridge, US
Base: $21.85 - $32.80; bonus/equity: not specified...
Not specified (potentially hybrid or onsite due to travel requirements).
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Handle stressful situations
High-volume, multiple task environment
Acathospital is seeking a Lead Patient Services Representative to manage scheduling, patient interaction, and clerical operations within their outpatient breast surgery department. The role requires strong customer service and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with medical settings and insurance processes

Job Summary

  • Answers incoming telephone calls in a timely manner, delivering excellent telephone customer service skills and adhering to Advocate Health Care Telephone Standards and Revenue Cycle Scripts.
  • Schedules appointments, including walk-ins, for all designated providers within the practice following departmental policies and procedures.
  • Functions as lead associate for clerical office operations, preparing weekly schedules, anticipating coverage, answering questions, and training new staff.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Acathospital is seeking a Lead Patient Services Representative to manage scheduling, patient interaction, and clerical operations within their outpatient breast surgery department. The role requires strong customer service and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with medical settings and insurance processes.

Salary

Base: $21.85 - $32.80; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Handle stressful situations
  • High-volume, multiple task environment
  • Work independently and solve problems
  • Strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills
  • Working knowledge of automated appointment scheduling

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to motivate team effort
  • Ability to create effective working teams
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years in a medical setting or equivalent
  • 3-4 years of customer service experience
  • Basic knowledge of managed care and commercial insurance
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology and billing and coding practices

Work Rights

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