About The Role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Patient Case Specialist with our Patient Access Services Department. We are committed to a patient-centric, efficient health care delivery system that focuses on quality, safety, service, and operational excellence. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Patient Case Specialist will perform all pre-admission, admission, verification, pre-certification, financial, reception desk, expiration desk and ADT functions.

Essential Job Functions

Performs a thorough analysis of patient's financial data
Determines and meets requirements of third-party payors to secure reimbursement for inpatient services
Documents all account activity to insure proper billing
Captures complete and accurate patient demographic and insurance information for inpatient admissions
Determines patient's liability; discuses liability with patient to secure payment
Cross-trains to all Admission Services functions
Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Required Qualifications

A completed Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 or more years of relevant experience
Good communication skills - verbal and written
Candidate must be able to interact effectively with a variety of internal and external customers with tact, discretion, and courtesy
Strong mathematical skills are required to calculate patient liability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a healthcare setting

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: PT, 0.5 FTE
Shift: Evenings, rotating weekends- weekend shifts are 8hrs (week days may vary)
Unit/Department: Patient Access Services
Work Location: Onsite
CBA Code: 743 Clerical