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Patient Service Representative-Surgical Specialties Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Oct 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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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 had to deal with an upset patient. What did you do?

What they are checking: Service recovery and patience, which the posting stresses.

Tell me about a time you juggled the phone and people waiting in front of you.

What they are checking: Multitasking without making anyone feel ignored.

What would you do

A surgical specialties office sees patients before and after surgery. What do you think matters most at the front desk for those patients?

What they are checking: Understanding that pre-op and post-op visits are time-sensitive and can affect surgery dates.

A patient comes in for a pre-op visit and their insurance has changed since surgery was scheduled. What do you do?

What they are checking: Updating information right away and alerting the team, since authorization may need to be redone.

A post-op patient calls to say their incision is red and leaking. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing a clinical concern and getting it to a nurse or provider promptly.

Several surgeons share the office and each has their own scheduling preferences. How would you keep it straight?

What they are checking: Organization and accuracy across multiple providers' schedules.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd check in and check out a patient.

What they are checking: A clear process covering identity, insurance, consents, copays and follow-up scheduling.

How do you keep patient information private at a busy front desk?

What they are checking: Practical privacy habits, like lowering voices and protecting screens and paperwork.

How do you collect past-due balances respectfully?

What they are checking: Following policy with tact so patients feel respected and the practice gets paid.

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

What they are checking: Accuracy and honesty with payments and closing procedures.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

**This is a Full Time position at 40hrs per week located on the Lake Forest hospital campus. Schedule is Monday through Friday with start times between 7:30am-8:30am and end times between 4:30pm-5:30pm.** 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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