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Patient Service Representative

Advocate Health · Crystal Lake, IL · $19.80–$29.70 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

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

About your past

Tell me about a time you handled a long line of waiting customers alone.

What they are checking: Whether they stay accurate and kind when busy.

Tell me about a time you made an error in someone's information. How did you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and correct them quickly.

Your schedule changes often to cover vacations and vacancies. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to a float role that has no set schedule.

What would you do

A patient at the front desk is upset because their insurance was denied. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and helpful while explaining options clearly.

This is a float role covering the front desk and visit closing at an urgent care. How do you adjust when you move between tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and can switch tasks without losing accuracy.

A patient asks you a medical question at check-in. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they know their role and direct clinical questions to the care team.

About the work

How do you make sure you do not create a duplicate medical record when checking in a patient?

What they are checking: Whether they know duplicate records cause safety and billing problems and search carefully first.

Walk me through how you verify a patient's identity before their visit.

What they are checking: Whether they use two patient identifiers every time, as required for patient safety.

How do you check insurance and collect a copay without making patients uncomfortable?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle money conversations politely and correctly.

How do you protect patient privacy at a busy front desk?

What they are checking: Whether they understand HIPAA in everyday actions like speaking quietly and covering screens.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 01120 AMG Crystal Lake Congress Pkwy - Family Medicine Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F between the hours of 645am to 6pm 1 Saturday per month between the hours 645am-1pm. Schedule will be 40 hours within those times depending on clinic needs. Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70 Job Description Summary: To provide efficient, effective, quality customer service and practice support through a variety of general office duties including scheduling, coding, registration and billing. Maximize revenues by collecting payment at time of service and entering accurate and up-to-date billing information (address, insurance coverage, etc.) into the patient accounting system. Assists clinical staff in maintaining accurate medical records. Where You Will Work : Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive. We’re Looking For: • High school diploma or equivalent. • One to two years related customer service experience • Experience handling difficult caller/customers/patients. What You’ll Do: M-F between the hours of 645am to 6pm 1 Saturday per month between the hours 645am-1pm. Schedule will be 40 hours within those times depending on clinic needs. As a Patient Service Representative (PSR) , you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day. As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will: • Patient Services: Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters. • Billing Services: Ensures entry at time of service of billing information on the patient and payer and accurate follow-up on missing information. • Medical Record Services: Upholds standards of the practice and of the medical group for accurate and timely medical records. About This Location: Our physicians at Advocate Medical Group Primary Care in Crystal Lake, IL, provide the high-quality, personalized care you deserve. Primary care is the first point of contact in health care and our family medicine physicians are here to care for your entire family. Our address is 525 Congress Pkwy., Crystal Lake, IL. When you’re looking for primary care close to home, visit us in Crystal Lake, IL. Our team of family medicine physicians, along with our nurse practitioners, are committed to your health and wellness. We provide comprehensive preventive care, such as annual physical exams and vaccinations. We're also well trained in the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases and can refer you to specialists if needed. Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to function in a high volume, multiple-task environment, and in a crowded or closely shared workspace. • Exposure to ill patients. • Ability to work under stressful conditions with demanding customers. • Must lift up to 35 pounds without help. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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