Medical Office Assistant (Patient Logistics)

Hiring Unit: Medical Office Assistant (Patient Logistics)

Hiring Department: Patient Logistics/Admitting

Location: Chicago, IL

Requisition ID: 1014412

Work Schedule: Rotating Days/Evenings/Nights (37.5 hrs. work week)

Posting Close Date: April 5th, 2024

9 position openings

Position Number: CE3349,CE3350,CE3351,CE3352,CE3353,CE3354,CE3355,CE3356, CE3357

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Description:

The incumbent reports to the HealthCare Administrator for Admitting who reports to Director of Revenue Cycle- Admitting, who reports to Associate Chief Financial Officer. Under general supervision, performs routine medical office functions, including registration and insurance verification, information services, patient payments, and assistance with performance improvement activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs hospital reception duties, including the greeting and proper identification of patients.
• Checks in patients; collects patient identification and insurance cards.
• Verifies/updates patient’s demographic and insurance information.
• Collects patient co-payments
• Completes patient forms for signature (HealthCare Consent form, verification form and financial forms
• Performs data entry of patient demographic and insurance information into the electronic health record (EHR) ensuring accuracy of data entered.
• Operates office equipment such as copiers, fax machines and scanners.
• Communicates routine information to the patient.
• Complete/update registration errors in the Electronic Health Record/Work Queues
• Provide guidance and knowledge share to new hires
• Maintains clean office space and waiting room area conditions to meet IDPH work environment standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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