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Patient Service Rep Medical Oncology Casual

Northwestern Medicine · Oakbrook, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

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

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About your past

This is a casual position. How would you get up to speed when you only work here some days?

What they are checking: Reliability and initiative to stay current on processes without daily practice.

Tell me about a time you had to handle money or a cash drawer. How did you make sure it balanced?

What they are checking: Accuracy and honesty with payments and end of day closing.

Tell me about a time you made someone's hard day a little easier.

What they are checking: Natural empathy that shows up in small moments at the front desk.

What would you do

Many patients at an oncology clinic are going through a very hard time. How would that change the way you greet and check them in?

What they are checking: Sensitivity and warmth with patients facing cancer, without being awkward or overly familiar.

A patient getting chemo today learns they owe a past-due balance and starts crying. What do you do?

What they are checking: Compassion and judgment, including knowing who to involve, like a financial counselor.

The clinic is running behind and patients are waiting for infusion appointments. How do you keep them informed?

What they are checking: Clear, timely updates about delays, which the posting names as a duty.

A family member at the desk asks you about a patient's test results. What do you say?

What they are checking: Protecting privacy and directing clinical questions to the care team.

About the work

A patient who has been coming for months has a new insurance card today. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Updating demographic and insurance information carefully to avoid billing problems for costly treatments.

How do you confirm a patient's identity every time, even with patients you know well?

What they are checking: Discipline about identification that does not slip because of familiarity.

How do you schedule follow-up appointments that need to line up with labs and treatments?

What they are checking: Care with scheduling that supports a patient's treatment plan.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Patient Service Representative reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheresto the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies,procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Patient Service Representative supports the service area by checking patients in and out of appointments.This role will consistently demonstrate exemplary customer service when assisting patients and guests. Responsibilities: • Communicates with patients and guests including greeting them upon arrival, confirming identity andproviding necessary information related to their visit. • Completes check-in/out functions as directed. • Confirms and updates patient identification and demographic/insurance information. • Completes patient registration as needed. • Obtains patient consents/authorizations. • Collects co-payments, past due balances and point of service payments. • Posts payments, process billing information and perform “end of day” cash drawer closing. • Keeps waiting area clean and comfortable. • Informs patients of any delays or changes in appointment status. • Schedules appointments as necessary. • For PSRs in the Immediate Care Clinics (ICC), float to other ICCs/departments. • May perform other duties as assigned. Required • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a customer service position. Preferred • Bachelor’s degree. • Previous experience in a healthcare setting. • Working knowledge of medical terminology. • Bilingual. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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