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Patient Service Representative - General Pediatrics

Advocate Health · Lake Barrington, IL · $19.80–$29.70 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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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

This role covers Lake Barrington and Crystal Lake, with one evening a week and a Saturday rotation. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to both clinics, the evening shift and the Saturday rotation without gaps.

Tell me about a time you dealt with an upset customer who had a point. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can admit when something went wrong and fix it instead of getting defensive.

Tell me about a time you kept your patience with someone who was rude to you.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay professional when a stressed parent takes it out on them.

What would you do

A parent calls saying their toddler has a high fever and has been very sleepy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize when a call needs to go straight to a nurse instead of just booking the next slot.

Divorced parents both call about the same child's appointment and give you different instructions. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay neutral, check what is on file and avoid sharing information with someone not authorized.

The waiting room is full of sick kids and stressed parents, and you're running behind. What do you do to keep things calm?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate delays openly and keep parents informed, which prevents most front desk blowups.

How would you help schedule a well-child visit and vaccines so the family doesn't have to come back twice?

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead for families and schedule efficiently with the clinic's providers.

About the work

How is checking in a child different from checking in an adult patient?

What they are checking: Whether they understand guardians, consent and who the guarantor is for a minor.

How do you verify insurance and collect copays when it's a parent's plan and the parent isn't the one bringing the child?

What they are checking: Whether they know to handle cases where a grandparent or other adult brings the child without card or payment.

What would you do to keep patient records accurate when working across two clinics?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful about entering data the same way at each site so records stay clean.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 01450 AMG Lake Barrington Shoreline - Pediatrics: General Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position will be for our Lake Barrington and Crystal Lake Peds clinics. The sites are open M-Th 8:00-7:00, 8:00-5:00 on Friday and 8:00-12:00 on Saturdays in Lake Barrington only. The shifts are 7:45-4:15, 8:30-5:00 and 10:30-7:00. This is a 20 hour position and there is one evening commitment and there is a rotation for Saturdays. 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: This position will be for our Lake Barrington and Crystal Lake Peds clinics. The sites are open M-Th 8:00-7:00, 8:00-5:00 on Friday and 8:00-12:00 on Saturdays in Lake Barrington only. The shifts are 7:45-4:15, 8:30-5:00 and 10:30-7:00. This is a 20 hour position and there is one evening commitment and there is a rotation for Saturdays. 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 special kid-focused approach creates a compassionate environment where your child can receive the best possible care. At Advocate Children’s Medical Group, our dedicated team of pediatricians and pediatric specialists work together to provide individualized care for a full range of conditions – from common to complex. And for parents, we help take the worry out of managing your child’s health care by partnering with you every step of the way. 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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