D2044 - Patient Access Specialist
Memorial Health (Illinois)$16.50–$24.82/hrDecatur Memorial HospitalFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $16.50–$24.82 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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Workplace injuries
Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur reported 22 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,852,799 hours worked: 1.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 1.6 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Decatur Memorial Hospital
Medicare gives Decatur Memorial Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 72% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Focused on the Future of Care
We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.
Position Type
On-site
Job Description Summary
To pre-register and register patients of Memorial Medical Center’s ExpressCare. Schedule patients for procedures and tests at MHS facilities. Collects accurate patient demographic and billing information in a timely manner. Interviews incoming patients or Associates, enter information into potential all appropriate software packages. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments and other Patient Access Services areas.
Job Description
Pay Transparency
$16.50 - $24.82
Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.
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About Memorial Health (Illinois)
Not-for-profit health system with Memorial hospitals in Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln and Taylorville and care sites across central Illinois.
Based in Springfield, ILHires in IllinoisPay on its listings: 95.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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