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Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department

TEKsystems
$18.00 - $21.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Kankakee
Feb 22, 2025
TEKsystems is looking to hire several fully onsite Patient Registrars at the Emergency Department for a large hospital in Kankakee, IL! *if you have reliable transportation and have 2+ years of patient registration/patient scheduling/insurance verification experience, and are willing to work onsite full-time at 40+ hours per week - please send your most updated resume to rsison @ teksystems.com ; resumes sent to the email will be reviewed and interviewed first before resumes submitted here.* Job Title: Emergency Department Patient Registrar Start date: 03/10/2025 - must be able to pass a backgroundcheck and drug test! Hours: 40 hours, 4 shifts available * M-F 6a-2:30p * M-F 7a-3:30p * M-F 9a-5:30p * M-F 11a-7:30p Must haves: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills * Must be comfortable standing on your feet for 10+ hours a day, and working with RNs and patients in a hospital setting. * Need to be comfortable walking to different parts of the hospital, in a very fast-paced environment. * Must be comfortable working in an ER setting, as you may see blood, injuries, etc. * Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time * 2 years of front-desk healthcare experience * Basic office suite experience * Ability to work 75% of the day walking to patients' bedsides to collect demographic information, insurance information, etc. * EPIC experience preferred Job description: * Perform registration and basic insurance verification, ensuring collection of 7 critical data elements necessary for proper patient identification and billing. * Identify and update patient demographic information on ADT system as defined by departmental policy and procedures, as well as actively interpret physician orders for appropriate testing or admission criteria. * Coordinate patient admission needs and beds assignment to facilitate timely patient placement, providing courteous and accurate patient and hospital information with way finding instructions for patients, families, visitors, and ancillary areas. * Identify non-participating insurances or Out of Network plans, taking necessary steps to inform patients and physicians regarding options, including but not limited to canceling appointment. * Obtain insurance card copies and validate insurance information via electronic medical record, transfer information, or insurance eligibility tool. * Prepare documents for imaging/scanning into electronic patient record, explaining processes and forms to patients prior to securing signatures and ensuring that all documents are properly signed and witnessed as required. * Copy and fax documents to ancillary areas or physician offices, maintaining inventory control of forms and paper supplies needed in area. * Assist with all possible account resolutions pertaining to patient balances, and assemble and disassemble patient charts or departmental documents according to department policy. Interview process: one onsite interview with the Hiring Manager. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Kankakee,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.