Patient Support Assistant - Behavioral Health

Hourly Pay Range

$18.38 - $26.65 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Patient Support Assistant
• Location:
  
  Deerfield
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm;
  Rotating Saturdays based on department needs
• Required Travel:
  Travel based on department needs (Other locations could include Glenbrook Hospital)

• Manage front desk and waiting area communication from front to back office to move patients through their visits and support the clinical team.
• Answer all incoming telephone calls to the department from patients, physicians, and other departments while handling each as appropriate in accordance with North Shore telephone customer service standards and practice protocols including documenting in Epic telephone encounters
• Utilize Epic to schedule and register patients for multiple providers, sites and services
• Obtain prior authorization, records and orders as needed to ensure patients arrival to the department to be seamless
• Familiarize yourself with physician preferences, physician availability, practice visit types, and practice protocols
• Obtain prior authorization as needed
• Review department templates daily to ensure patient access and template efficient utilization. Informing Practice Manager of concerns
• Provide other administrative support under the direction of the Physicians and Practice Manager

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• Certification: N/A
• Experience:
  
  1 – 2 years in an administrative/customer service preferred, EPIC knowledge and experience preferred. Enjoy working at a fast past with the capacity to multi-task, displays flexibility, take initiative, and utilize multiple resources to support the role
• Unique or Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellence in customer service

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.