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Patient Service Representative (PSR) - Neurology Clinic

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL · $19.80–$29.70 an hour · Full time

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

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About your past

The posting asks for experience handling difficult callers and patients. Tell me about the hardest one you've dealt with.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real, specific example of staying calm and resolving a hard interaction.

Tell me about a time you supported someone on a team so a busy day went smoothly.

What they are checking: Whether they see themselves as part of the care team supporting providers, as the posting describes.

Every eighth week your hours start at 7:30 a.m. How do you keep track of schedule changes like that?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized and dependable about a rotating start time.

What would you do

Neurology patients may have memory problems, seizures or trouble speaking. How would you adjust how you check them in?

What they are checking: Whether they slow down and adapt for patients with cognitive or speech issues instead of rushing them.

A caller says her husband suddenly can't move one side of his face and is slurring words, and she wants an appointment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize stroke signs and direct the caller to 911 instead of booking a visit.

A family member who isn't listed on the patient's records calls asking about test results. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they protect privacy while still helping a worried caregiver find the right path.

A patient arrives late for a neurology appointment and the provider can't see them. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver disappointing news kindly and offer real next steps.

How do you collect a copay from someone who seems overwhelmed or confused?

What they are checking: Whether they handle payment with patience and good judgment, involving caregivers when appropriate.

About the work

Walk me through scheduling a new patient referral, including what you'd need before the visit.

What they are checking: Whether they know to gather referrals, insurance and records so specialty visits aren't wasted.

How do you make sure the insurance information you enter is complete and correct?

What they are checking: Whether they have a careful process that prevents denied claims and surprise bills.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02240 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Neurology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Working hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM, and every 8th week 7:30AM-4:00PM Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70 Where You Will Work : Aurora 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: 8:30AM-5:00PM, and every 8th week 7:30AM-4:00PM 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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