Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Patient Access Specialist


Pay$19.00 - $28.50 / hour
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR2025-2094

      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

      Location

      680 Lake Shore Drive

      Job Description

      K.S.A.'s:

      1. High school diploma required. Some college preferred.
      2. A minimum of two years of general office or healthcare experience required.
      3. Some knowledge of medical terminology, strongly preferred.
      4. Proficient in Microsoft Word applications such as Outlook and other computer skills preferred.
      5. Demonstrates a high level of customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively work with pediatric patients, families, physicians, nursing and other allied health and medical center personnel. Excellent communication/organizational and prioritization skills needed.
      6. Problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in fast paced environment. Requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure of deadlines.

      Job Duties:

      1. Answers multiple divisional phone calls; responding to customer requests including, and not limited to cross departmental appointment scheduling, screening, routing calls and registration.
      2. Responds to hospital and department related questions as appropriate. Facilitates consumer communication by retrieving and distributing messages in the appropriate database.
      3. Provides physician-patient support using scheduling guidelines and online knowledge-based tool to schedule new and return appointments.
      4. Correctly identifies and collects patient demographic information in accordance with organization standards, verifies insurance eligibility and completes registration as needed for families.
      5. Transcribes new referrals in Epic from phone or fax and submit referrals for clinical triage as specified by division guidelines or Epic instruction.
      6. Assists in facilitating both electronic and non-electronic communication for families and patients. Provides family pertinent next steps for visit.
      7. Signs up patients for MyChart as well as utilizing the Epiccare Link functionality as appropriate.
      8. Maintains performance metrics related to department and individual key performance indicators and all quality goals consistently.
      9. Obtains referral for scheduled services.
      10. Reviews and collects outstanding patient liabilities as appropriate (estimates, copays, outstanding balances, self pay, etc.)
      11. Meets expectations of outstanding service, including behavior that models Core Values with every encounter, every time. Adheres to organizational Power of All principles.
      12. Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
      13. Assist with training new and current employees as needed.
      14. Other job functions as assigned.

      Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.

      Education

      High School Diploma/GED (Required)

      Pay Range

      $19.00-$28.50 Hourly

      At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

      Benefit Statement

      For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

      Medical, dental and vision insurance

      Employer paid group term life and disability

      Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

      Flexible Spending Accounts

      Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

      403(b) with a 5% employer match

      Various voluntary benefits:

      • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

      • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

      • Tuition assistance

      • Student loan servicing and support

      • Adoption benefits

      • Backup Childcare and Eldercare

      • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

      • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

      • Discount purchasing program

      There’s a Place for You with Us

      At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

      Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

      Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

  • About the company

      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children's Memorial Hospital and commonly known as Lurie Children's, is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Chicago, Illinois.

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