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Patient Coverage Representative

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United States , Oak Brook

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21.85 - 32.80 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Responsibility:

  • Receives incoming calls from patients as well as business office team members to perform coverage updates
  • Updates information in the Electronic Health Record(s) (EHR) to ensure coverage is verified and accurate
  • Ensures appropriate steps are taken to initiate claims on affected transactions
  • Performs updates based on Visit Filing Order changes daily, ensuring claims are sent to the correct primary and/or secondary payor
  • Reviews electronic eligibility transactions returned for patients with upcoming services, as well as for services that have already been billed to the patient, performing the necessary updates to coverage as needed to ensure accuracy of coverage information
  • Sends and receives Customer Relationship Management requests (CRM) to communicate with other team members in the business office regarding patient-initiated insurance concerns
  • Follows up on patient-initiated insurance changes through the EHR Patient Portal and makes updates as necessary
  • Performs guarantor account updates based on patient-initiated requests, ensuring the appropriate guarantor type is being used based on billing requirements
  • Updates hospital account records (HARs) and visits to ensure Smart Chart identified data discrepancies are corrected
  • Works other EHR workqueues related to patient demographic, guarantor, and coverage information as needed

Requirements:

  • High School Graduate
  • Typically requires 2 years of experience in health care, with focus on registration, insurance, and billing
  • Knowledge and understanding of Revenue Cycle-specific insurance and billing procedures preferred
  • Previous data entry experience and demonstrated proficiency with emphasis on speed with accuracy
  • Good organizational ability as well as solid written and verbal communication skills
  • A basic understanding of EHRs, with the ability to gain deeper knowledge
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payors
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Expiration:
February 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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