Patient Service Representative - Cardiology
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.50–$23.88 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in Illinois post a median of $23 an hour, the middle half $21–$24, across 132 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in Illinois earn a median of $20.77 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Additional Information About the Role
Come join our team as a full-time Patient Service Representative with BJC Medical Group in Belleville, Illinois , this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!
- Outpatient
- Preferred Medical Office Experience
- 40-Hours per week
- Day Shift
- Benefit Eligible
- NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS
Overview
BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.
Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.
BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Patient Services Representative acts as the initial point of contact for front office activity and helps directs the patient flow process at the physician office. This position performs patient check-ins and appointment scheduling. This position also maintains patient financial records and may serve as a switchboard operator as needed.
Responsibilities
- Handles telephone calls from patients and staff; forwards calls requiring triage.
- Performs receptionist duties with close attention to detail and professionalism.
- Verifies health insurance payment information and educates patients on the applicable regulations; collects payments and records data.
- Performs data entry of service charges, to include the assignment of diagnostic codes and the entering of all physician and clinic related charges.
- Coordinates information with Central Billing Office to ensure all charges are captured and properly collected.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- 2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary .
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
From BJC HealthCare's job posting, checked Oct 26, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare is the St. Louis region of BJC Health (formerly BJC Health System), the nonprofit system formed in 2024 when BJC merged with Saint Luke's Health System of Kansas City. BJC Health has 24 (source: BJC HealthCare, About, opens in a new tab) hospital campuses and about 48,000 (source: BJC HealthCare, About, opens in a new tab) employees; BJC HealthCare's hospitals are in the St. Louis area of Missouri and Illinois. Source: BJC HealthCare, About
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