• Job Description

  Req#: 534196

  Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

  Position Summary:

  A Patient Services Representative (3) is trained to work in hospital registration areas across all patient service departments. Establishes patient accounts, gathers billing information, insurance cards and guarantor information. Tracks EMS admissions and completes registration bedside. The Representative (3) is responsible for collecting past patient balances and keeping a balanced drawer. Stays up to date on all current insurance information and changes. Obtains appropriate signatures as needed. Directs patients to the appropriate department for necessary services. Immediately notifies emergency room staff of a potential critical patient. Assures all information collected is kept confidential per HIPPA.

  Essential Functions:

  1. Registers patients obtaining the necessary personal, insurance, and other data required for proper tracking and billing.
  2. Verifies insurance coverage with carrier or employer; via phone or payer sites.
  3. Answers basic insurance/ financial questions and escalates further questions to the appropriate department
  4. Responsible for taking payments on hospital services, past due balances, and keeping a balanced cash drawer.
  5. Switchboard training
  6. Escalates patient concerns to the lead or patient service supervisor

  The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

  Position Requirements:

  • High school graduate is preferred.
  • At least one year of general office experience; required
  • Excellent customer service skills; required.
  • Included in weekend/holiday schedule rotation.
  • Completed hospital training competencies.
  • Previous healthcare experience; preferred.

  Pay Range:

  Pay ranges from $15.500/hour to $22.081/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

  
  

  Position Information:

  Location: 721 E. Court Street Paris, IL 61944

  Hours: Monday- Friday 830a-5p rotating weekends (1 weekend every 5 weeks), and Holidays (1 major one year, 2 minor next year)

  
  

  Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.

  Access to our benefits summary can be found by clicking the link below!

  https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/documents/content/2025-benefits-summary.pdf

  Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for the Registration Rep III role Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!

• About the company

  Horizon Health is proud to provide the people of Edgar County and surrounding communities with high- quality, cost-effective health services. We have been serving our communities for 50 years.

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