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Director of Manufacturing

Salary not disclosed

Vernon Hills, IL 2 days ago

Position Title: Director of Manufacturing

Reports to: Head of Operations

Role Description

The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.

• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.

• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.

• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Product Engineering & Product Development Support

• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.

• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.

• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.

• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.

• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.

• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence

• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.

• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).

Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred  At least ten years of manufacturing experience
Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives

Position Details

Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters

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[US DC] Senior Safety Specialist

🏢 HelloFresh

Salary not disclosed

Lake Zurich, Illinois 4 days ago

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Safety Specialist to join our team! As Sr. Safety Specialist, you will join forces with the Manager of Safety and Loss Prevention to head up workplace safety initiatives for one of our distribution center operations! You will be on the front lines of production and immerse yourself in the trenches to promote HelloFresh's vision, inspire change, raise the bar on safety performance, and champion a culture of safety!

You will...

Work with integrity and the utmost regard for the safety and health at HelloFresh
Provides subject matter expertise either through education, training, and/or experience in multiple areas including environmental management, compliance, occupational safety, risk management and/or occupational health
Ensure OSHA compliance within a HelloFresh/Green Chef Facility including but not limited to: Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT's); New Hire safety training and ongoing safety training; Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding and Chemical Safety; all necessary recordkeeping and reporting including OSHA 300 Logs
Assist management team during accident or injury investigations and root cause analysis
Act as the management team's subject matter expert for safety and security questions
Ensure visibility of HSE initiatives at the site level (Behavior Safety, Safe Work Permit process, Safety Observations, Near Miss, etc) to all levels of operations management and recommend improvements in effectiveness. Demonstrate sound judgment based on observations and evaluation, by site, to determine safety meeting effectiveness and appropriate level of mentoring for safety meeting facilitators. Collect and analyze data to identify safety or injury trends and develop corrective actions
Ensure contractors and visitors follow HelloFresh safety policies during their time on-site
Assist with the site emergency action plan and liaison with local first responders when needed
Conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) of all routine and non-routine tasks performed on-site
Promote safer forklift operations through training, observation and coaching operators
Develop training materials including toolbox talks, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and others
Manage the relationship with site security and ensures security services are being provided for each DC
Assist with inventory shrinkage and other deliberate damage/product theft investigations as needed
Support other departments including quality, food safety, production and logistics as needed
Use continuous improvement principles to identify ways to improve our processes and results

You are...

Partner: you effectively listen, build rapport and communicate at all levels; you're confident sharing ideas and are a trusted advisor for workplace safety
Results-driven: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting or exceeding goals, and pave the way for efficiency.
Programmatic: able to identify the system component that is causing the error, as well as the options available for resolving it and completing the task.
Inspirational: you know how to make an impact and deliver presentations that inspire and influence change
Versatile: you roll with the punches and don't get overwhelmed easily; you enjoy grinding away at issues and have a knack for driving results in hyper-growth, constantly changing environments

You have...

Minimum of 3 years of experience in occupational safety experience with knowledge of manufacturing/industrial EHS
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or Environmental Health & Safety preferred; will consider high school diploma with 4+ years EHS experience
Preferred Safety Certification: CSP, ASP, OHST, etc.
Expertise in OSHA compliance, especially with powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, strain and sprain prevention.
Superior communication and presentation skills with ability to influence across all levels of an organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)

You'll get...

Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Illinois Pay Range

$78,700—$88,550 USD

About HelloFresh

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

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Director, Indirect Procurement

✦ New

🏢 LHH

Salary not disclosed

Vernon Hills, IL 1 day ago

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Director, Indirect Procurement to join their team. You will lead a large, enterprise-wide spend portfolio. This is a highly visible role for a procurement leader who thrives in hands-on, stakeholder-facing environments and brings deep expertise across transportation, logistics, facilities, and utilities categories. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategy while remaining closely embedded in the business—working directly with executive leadership, plant operations, and cross-functional partners to drive value, resilience, and long-term capability.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Indirect Procurement will own and lead a $1B+ annual indirect spend portfolio, with primary emphasis on:

Transportation and logistics (3PL – over-the-road and ocean).
Warehousing and distribution services.
Utilities, facilities, and site services.

This leader will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, risk, and scalability across a multi-site manufacturing and operations footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, utilities, facilities, and related indirect categories.
Act as a trusted business partner to senior executives and site leadership, ensuring procurement is fully embedded in core business decisions.
Drive total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining service continuity and supply assurance.
Lead complex supplier negotiations and long-term contractual strategies across domestic and international providers.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that enable innovation, flexibility, and performance improvement.
Partner closely with operations, finance, engineering, and HR to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
Develop and manage annual value creation targets, budgets, and performance metrics.
Ensure procurement governance, policies, and standards are consistently applied across the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development:

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing indirect procurement team.
Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for procurement talent.
Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and engagement rhythms.
Foster a hands-on, collaborative culture that values accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as a primary procurement interface to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders.
Navigate complex, sometimes competing priorities across multiple plants and functions.
Travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, and key stakeholders as needed (approximately 20–25%; majority of sites located in IL/WI).

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Significant, progressive leadership experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations.
Deep expertise in transportation procurement (3PL – over-the-road and ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities.
Proven experience managing and influencing large-scale spend portfolios (approaching or exceeding $1B annually).
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the senior leadership level.
Hands-on leadership style with a track record of being embedded in the business.
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive environments.
Background in organizations with mature procurement and sourcing functions.
Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing strategies.

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $240,000 + 25% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Director, Indirect Procurementlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit

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Oncologist/ Hematologist

✦ New

🏢 Endeavor Health

$275,000

Arlington Heights, IL 1 day ago

Job Description Summary:

The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost-effective medical care for patients.

Job Description:

Position Highlights:

Position: Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Oncologist/ Hematologist, fellowship trained – (3 positions)
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Full Time - Schedule: Full time outpatient clinical oncologist/hematologist with rotating inpatient duties
Certification: Medical Oncology and/or Hematology Board Certified or Eligible
Salary Range: $275K- $572K. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance

Experience: The candidate will join our Hematologist/Oncologists in the Endeavor Health Medical Group, establishing the practice at Northwest Community Hospital. Qualified candidates must be excellent clinicians, be prepared to work towards 1-2 disease site sub specialization over 1-3 years and assist with the development and growth of related programs, including clinical research, quality, and education.

$275K-$572K. The pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR
Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs for eligible positions
Health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Paid medical liability insurance
CME allowance

A bout Endeavor Health

We are the third largest health system in Illinois with nine hospitals, nearly 2,400 beds, 27,000 team members and more than 6,000 best-in-class physicians and more than 300 local ambulatory locations. We serve an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties – stretching 69 miles – from Lake County to Will County.

Candidates may apply directly to Dr. Bruce Brockstein, Division Head Hematology/Oncology, Medical Director, Kellogg Cancer Center, by submitting a CV and cover letter to Kelly Affetto, Physician Network & Business Development Manager,

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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Senior Scrum Master

✦ New

🏢 IT Associates

Salary not disclosed

Rosemont, IL 1 day ago

6-12+ Month Contract Position

Location - Rosemont, IL / Remote (need to be available to be onsite 2-3 times a month)

Our client is looking to add a Sr. Scrum Master to their team that is a servant leader and coach for an agile team, who is responsible for optimizing the flow of stories and the value delivered by one or more pod/ scrum team.

Key responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing dependencies for the team, providing visibility into team delivery plans and progress, enabling continuous improvement within the team. The Scrum Master helps educate the team, ensuring that the agreed Agile process is being followed. They also help remove impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure impediments are resolved quickly, the team follows their agreed-to team working agreements, and that there is a good relationship between the Product Owner(s) and the development team(s).

• Establish and ensure adherence to the Scrum framework and ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective.

• Help the team define team working agreements, like a Definition of Ready and Definition of Done, and enforces the agreements.

• Set up standard project metrics, product templates and processes and works with the team(s) to create the proper ceremonies and deliverables.

• Continuously strives towards more efficient and effective Scrum teams, resulting in higher and consistent velocities as well as better software quality.

• Clearly communicate with all stakeholders, including Product Owner and Team, manage risks and resolve impediments.

• Apply expert level knowledge of the software development life cycle to coach teams to flawless deployments to the production environment.

• Drive Scrum of Scrums to ensure dependencies are clearly understood and cross-team impediments are addressed.

• Understand the big picture as well as the details and complexities of technical and functional issues, driving them to resolution.

• Ensures the team has a healthy product and Sprint backlog (in collaboration with the PO).

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience as Scrum Master and familiar with the adoption of Agile values, principles, framework, and practices.

• BA / BS in IT, statistics, computer science, mathematics, information management, business or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Microsoft Azure DevOps expertise.

• CSM, A-CSM, SAFe SM or CSP designation.

• Strong investigative, analytical skills.

• Interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team with both the Business and technology staff.

• Experience leading or participating in all Agile meetings including: sprint planning, sprint grooming, review, demo, stand-up, and retrospective sessions.

• Experience in all phases of product, software, and testing lifecycles.

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

• Curious, self-motivated, independent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of several agile frameworks including SAFe and experience working in a SAFe environment

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($65-70/hr). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.

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Purchasing Analyst

🏢 LHH

Salary not disclosed

Hoffman Estates, IL 2 days ago

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Purchasing Analyst – Healthcare/Medical Device to join their team. This is a high‑impact opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys blending data analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration. This role offers visibility, autonomy, and the chance to influence cost strategy, supplier performance, and operational efficiency across the organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Direct involvement in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
Opportunity to drive cost savings and process improvements.
Exposure to cross‑functional teams including supply chain, operations, finance, and sales.
Stable yet evolving environment within healthcare manufacturing and distribution.
A role that values analytical thinking, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end‑to‑end purchasing activities for products, components, and supplies within a regulated healthcare environment.
Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while leading price, terms, and contract negotiations.
Analyze purchasing data, historical spend, and market trends to uncover cost‑reduction and risk‑mitigation opportunities.
Prepare data‑driven insights to support sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and negotiation strategies.
Monitor supplier performance including pricing accuracy, delivery reliability, and service levels.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing strategies align with forecasting, inventory, and operational needs.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, and reporting metrics.
Support ongoing improvements in procurement processes, controls, and reporting tools.
Stay informed on market conditions, supply chain trends, and industry best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Prior experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
Previous experience in healthcare, medical device, or similar highly regulated industries.
Proven ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP exposure is a significant plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Strong communication skills and comfort working across departments.

Compensation Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Purchasing Analyst looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit

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Patient Access Representative II

✦ New

🏢 Endeavor Health

Salary not disclosed

Arlington Heights, IL 1 day ago

Hourly Pay Range:

$19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Patient Access Representative II

Position Highlights:

* Position: Patient Access Representative II
* Location: Arlington Heights, IL
* Part-time (20 hours)
* Hours: Week One: Thursday (3pm-11:30pm), Saturday (9am-5:30pm); Week Two: Sunday (9am-5:30pm), Tuesday (3pm-11:30pm), Thursday (3pm-11:30pm), Rotating weekends and holidays
* Travel: N/A

What you will do:

* Performs complete and accurate registration and/or admission functions across multiple access services areas or sites to provide information to maximize reimbursement, and ensures timely and thorough information to all other providers and users of patient data. Verifies insurance requirements, obtains and understands insurance benefits. Collects non-covered fees. Registers and pre-registers outpatients in more than one clinical and diagnostic location within their primary area of responsibility and multiple access areas outside hiring location. Access areas include but may not be limited to Busse Center, Emergency/Admitting Department, Immediate Care Centers, Laboratory and Cancer Services.
* Interacts with patients and their representatives to collect and interpret all required demographic, insurance, financial, and clinical data necessary to facilitate patient check in and registration at point of service. Offers and/or schedules interpreter services for patients when necessary. Obtains and scans general consent for treatment, identification and insurance cards, Coordination of Benefits and other appropriate documents. Obtain and submit National Provider Identification (NPI) for providers not on staff ordering outpatient diagnostic tests. Interpret physician orders for completeness and compliance with regulatory agencies and NCH policies. Informs patients of registration processes and privacy notification, establishes financial responsibility to meet internal, regulatory or payer requirements. When applicable, completes the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) questionnaire and discusses potential deferral of services according to NCH policy. Initiates the Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), as appropriate, and explains payer policies to patients. Streamlines check in process for patient previously pre-registered and appropriately updates the account for changes identified upon arrival. Reviews physician's orders for compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and NCH and medical staff office policies.
* Ensures financial protocols and requirements are met. Refers patients to Financial Counselors for identification of financial assistance options. Identify clinical and financial criteria that require involvement of Case Management team or Financial Counseling. Collaborate with internal and external customers to provide timely resolution to third party payer requirements prior to date of service. Minimizes third party payer denials by verifying authorization of service prior to forwarding patients to service delivery areas. Maintains current knowledge of insurance requirements communicated by email, memorandum, educational matrices and in-services. Provides support to primary care practices and specialty care providers regarding utilization, authorization and referral activities. Communicates effectively with service delivery areas when unresolved financial issues impact appointment schedules.
* Proficient in the use of CPT and ICD codes, and utilizes online payer resources. Utilize estimator to determine financial responsibility and attempt to secure all financial responsibility prior to the date of service. Meet monthly cash collection goals as determined collaboratively by Department Director/Manager. Maintain registration accuracy by meeting or exceeding expectations with 97% or higher accuracy score. Resolve all work queues within Department standards determined time period to release bill holds to ensure timely reimbursement. Log cash collected receipts and maintain balanced cash at all times.
* Coordinates scheduling of service areas for patients requiring multiple tests. Identify and assign electronic educational programs for scheduled services. Explains patient prep and way finding instructions to patient. Collaborates with physician offices to check-in appointments and schedule tests post-physician office visits at offsite NCH locations
* Electronically records all required and updated information on patient accounts in multiple hospital information systems according to Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), payer, and other applicable regulations and standards.
* Prepares all required patient registration forms, documents, charts and reports, labels, patient plates, identification bands, medical records forms, and other related documents for distribution to appropriate departments, physicians and clinical staff. Notifies clinical department of patient's arrival.
* May do basic precepting for new hires and acts as a resource team member for performance improvement activities and a super user for various registration and scheduling related systems.
* May perform as a patient receptionist/greeter. Assists patients with way finding and transport needs. Contacts clinical departments and scheduling staff as needed to assist in promoting the efficient flow of patients and prioritization of service scheduling and admissions. Assists with other tasks to support the clinical department as determined by the Manager of Patient Access.
* Performs customer service standards by adhering to the AIDET principles. Investigate and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution. Consistently demonstrate premier customer service and communication skills with all internal and external customers/contacts and ensure the patient and their family members have the best hospital encounter possible.
* Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures and reports compliance concerns to management staff.

What you will need:

* Education: High school diploma required. College degree preferred.
* Skills: Computer experience in a windows environment required, Ability to functionally navigate multiple computer software systems with accurate keyboard skills following computer security protocols, The interpersonal communication skills necessary to interview and interact with customers and physicians and to project a professional and compassionate concierge style of service to patients, patient families, physician's and staff in person and on the telephone, Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment, and multi-task in a high stress, fast paced service environment with patients, patient's family and physician's, Detail oriented with good analytical problem-solving skills to appropriately register patients and schedule patient procedures, Ability to operate routine office equipment (facsimile, copiers, plate production, scanners, printers), Ability to transact payments at time of service and maintain a cash drawer
* Experience: Minimum 2 years of customer service work experience required, Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare patient access department or hospital required, Previous healthcare experience with regulatory compliance requirements, payer requirements, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and general revenue cycle procedures required, Epic Registration and/or Scheduling experience preferred
* Certification: Successful on-the-job completion of NCH Patient Acce

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Tax Preparer Assistant

✦ New

🏢 H&R Block

Salary not disclosed

Elk grove village, IL 1 day ago

H&R Block Job Opportunity

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

A Typical Day...

As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.

It Would Be Even Better If You Also Had...

Additional course work in math, accounting, or finance

What You'll Bring To The Team...

Assist with the beginning of the tax interview by entering client and W-2 information into the tax program
Assist with the closing of the interview by assembling the tax return, obtaining required signatures, reviewing the finished product with the client, and completing bookkeeping procedures
Ensure all H&R Block clients are receiving superior service
All other duties as assigned

Your Expertise

High school diploma or equivalent
Reading and math skills required to begin and finish the tax return interview
Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the phone
Previous experience with Windows-based computer programs
Additional state and local requirements may apply

Why Work For Us

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate.
Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.
Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.
Various discounts on everyday items and services.
Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The community you will join at H&R Block is committed to building a connected culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

Pay Range

$11.00 - $27.00/Hr.

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