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Patient Service Representative (PSR) - Behavioral Health Clinic - Per Diem

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 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.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time a patient or caller was upset or difficult with you. What happened and how did you handle it?

whether the candidate can stay calm and professional with distressed people, which is central in a behavioral health front desk

Tell me about a time you caught an error in paperwork or a record before it caused a bigger problem.

attention to detail and follow-through, since accurate records are a named responsibility

Describe a time you had to give someone information they didn't want to hear, like a denied appointment slot or a billing issue.

communication skill and composure when delivering unwelcome news

Tell me about a time you worked closely with providers or clinical staff to solve a problem for a patient.

ability to function as part of the care team, not just an isolated front-desk worker

Technical

Walk me through how you would check in a patient who arrives for an appointment, from greeting them to getting them ready to be seen.

basic understanding of front-desk workflow and attention to process detail

What steps would you take to collect and enter a patient's billing and insurance information accurately at check-in?

competence with billing intake accuracy, which the posting specifically calls out

What experience do you have with scheduling software or electronic medical records systems?

baseline technical readiness for the systems used to manage appointments and records

Situational

This is a behavioral health clinic, so some patients may be anxious, in crisis, or emotionally distressed when they walk up to your desk. How would you approach checking in a patient who seems visibly upset or agitated?

sensitivity and judgment specific to a mental health setting, not just generic customer service

Given that behavioral health information is especially sensitive, how do you make sure you're protecting a patient's privacy at the front desk, especially when other patients are within earshot?

awareness of confidentiality and HIPAA sensitivity heightened by the behavioral health context

How do you handle a day where the phones are ringing, the waiting room is full, and a patient at your desk needs extra time?

ability to prioritize and multitask in a high-volume, shared workspace as described in the posting

If a patient calls asking about a bill or charge they don't understand, what would you actually say to them and what would you do next?

practical customer service skill combined with billing knowledge

Since this is a per diem role with hours that can shift week to week between 7:30am and 5pm, how do you manage your availability and stay reliable when your schedule isn't fixed?

fit with the per diem, variable-schedule nature of the position

This job involves being around patients who may be ill or in distress, and occasionally assisting with physical tasks like patient lifts. How do you feel about that part of the role?

honest self-assessment of comfort with the physical and emotional demands listed in the posting

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The full job description

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Department: 02041 AMG Lutheran General Residency - Behavioral Health: Residency Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Per Diem position for our Behavioral Health office in Park Ridge, IL between the office hours of 7:30am-5:00pm. No weekends and no holidays. Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70 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:  Schedule:  Per Diem position for our Behavioral Health office in Park Ridge, IL between the office hours of 7:30am-5:00pm. 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:  Park Ridge  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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