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Patient Access Representative II

Endeavor Health · Highland Park, IL · $20.29–$29.42 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

As a Patient Access Rep II, you'd register, schedule and verify insurance. Which of those have you done most, and where do you want to grow?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly assess their own experience across the three core parts of the job.

Tell me about a time you caught an error in a patient record that someone else made.

What they are checking: Whether they fix mistakes through the proper channel and protect the accuracy of the medical record.

Tell me about a time you made a patient's first few minutes in a hospital easier.

What they are checking: Whether they see registration as part of the patient experience, not only a paperwork task.

What would you do

When do you send a patient to a financial counselor instead of handling the conversation yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of their role and route patients who need help paying to the right person.

A patient refuses to give a copay up front and says they'll pay later. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow collection policy while keeping the patient from walking out angry.

This is per diem with rotating weekends and holidays as needed. How do you stay sharp on procedures when you work irregular shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of staying current instead of relying on coworkers to catch them up.

How do you handle scheduling when a department's calendar is full but the patient's doctor wants the test this week?

What they are checking: Whether they problem-solve with clinical departments instead of just telling the patient no.

About the work

Walk me through how you verify insurance eligibility for a scheduled outpatient test.

What they are checking: Whether they know where to check eligibility and what details matter before a patient arrives.

How do you identify the right payment source when a patient has two insurance plans?

What they are checking: Whether they understand coordination of benefits well enough to bill the primary payer first.

What does HIPAA mean for you at a registration desk where other patients can hear you?

What they are checking: Whether they protect privacy in small daily ways, like lowering their voice and covering screens.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Patient Access Representative II Position Highlights: • Position: Patient Access Representative II • Location: Highland Park, IL • Per Diem (as needed) • Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm and rotating weekends and holidays (as needed), • Required Travel: no Job Summary: The Patient Access Representative II is responsible for efficiently and accurately processing patient registrations, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance coverage. This role plays a critical part in optimizing the patient experience and supporting the hospital's commitment to high-quality healthcare services. What you will do: • Act as an internal/external resource for all customer groups by providing access to healthcare services in accordance with established policies • Identify payment sources for all services provided; assist in collecting payments, and triage patients or their representatives for financial counseling • Maintain accurate electronic medical records and abide by all internal and governmental/regulatory compliance expectations What you will need: • Education: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred • Certification: N/A • Experience: Experience: One-year customer service experience in a healthcare or health insurance related field required • Unique or Preferred Skills: Basic knowledge of medical terminology and insurance industry terminology preferred Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • 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 a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its missioan to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 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. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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