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Patient Service Representative-Multi Specialty Huntley Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

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

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About your past

Tell me about a time you dealt with an upset customer and turned the situation around.

What they are checking: Whether they show patience and solve problems instead of getting defensive.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and fix them quickly rather than hiding them.

What would you do

The Grayslake Multi-Specialty clinic sees patients for many different doctors. How do you keep check-ins accurate when you are handling many schedules?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized across specialties so patients reach the right provider.

A patient arrives late for their appointment and the provider cannot fit them in. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they explain kindly and offer real options instead of just turning the patient away.

How do you ask a patient to pay a past-due balance without making them feel embarrassed?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle money conversations respectfully and privately.

A provider is running 40 minutes behind. How do you keep patients informed?

What they are checking: Whether they update patients early and often, which keeps frustration down.

How do you keep the waiting room clean and comfortable while also handling the desk?

What they are checking: Whether they care about the whole patient experience, not just the computer screen.

About the work

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

What they are checking: Whether they know accurate insurance information prevents denied claims and surprise bills.

How do you close out your cash drawer at the end of the day?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful and accurate with payments and follow the steps every time.

How do you explain a consent or authorization form to a patient who has questions?

What they are checking: Whether they explain clearly within their role and know when to get clinical staff.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week for the Multi Specialty clinic located in Huntley. Schedule is Monday through Friday.** The Patient Service Representative reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to 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 and providing 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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