Patient Access Representative
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.17–$29.06 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in Illinois post a median of $22.25 an hour, the middle half $19.91–$24.75, across 151 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in Illinois earn a median of $20.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Our promise to you
Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Schedule
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Address
135 N Oak St
City
La Grange
State
Illinois
Postal Code
60521
Job Description
Schedule: Par-Time (24 hours a week)
Monday 12:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Friday 8:30am -5:00p m
- Consistently performs the registration process through timely, accurate, and courteous completion of patient clinical and financial data.
- Works daily reports as assigned and trains in other Patient Access areas.
- Conducts charge audits using Health Information Management staff and Nurse Auditors to resolve issues.
- Demonstrates the importance of quality and integrity in capturing patient information while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Utilizes technology to verify and document insurance eligibility of patients accurately, efficiently, and timely according to established standards.
- Obtains signatures, verifies the accuracy of information, and scans documents into electronic patient records as applicable.
- Collects patient portions from patients prior to or at the time of service, following applicable guidelines.
- Addresses billing issues between the Central Business Office and hospital staff.
- Monitors hotline referrals and inquiries from patients, the Central Business Office, and physicians daily. Initiates referrals to financial counselors if the patient cannot pay the amount due.
- Maintains an accuracy rate within departmental guidelines. Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and other staff members.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Organizational [Required]
- Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
- Customer Relations [Required]
- Grammar/Spelling [Required]
- Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
- Follow verbal instructions [Required]
- Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
- Computer (visual) [Required]
- Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
- Ability to multitask [Preferred]
- Prioritization skills [Preferred]
Education
- High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
- Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
- Work Experience:
- 1+ Office experience in a healthcare environment [Required]
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Windows XP, Windows 7, utilization of website search engines [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
- First Aid CPR AED (CPR AED) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677
Pay Range
$18.17 - $29.06
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
From AdventHealth's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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AdventHealth is a faith-based health system with more than 100,000 (source: AdventHealth, About AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook (media resources)) caregivers, 51 (source: AdventHealth, About AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook (media resources)) hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in almost a dozen states. Source: AdventHealth, About AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook (media resources)
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