Sutter Health

Patient Services Representative II, Primary Care (Limited Term)

Sutter Health • $66K — $93K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required.
  • 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Basic knowledge of insurance policies and patient billing required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with patients and team members.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for patients entering the facility.
  • Answer calls in the Primary Care Call Center and assist patients with inquiries.
  • Greet and check-in patients, ensuring accurate information verification.
  • Schedule patient appointments and update Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Facilitate intake procedures, including completion of healthcare forms and payment collection.
  • Adhere to all regulatory guidelines to ensure patient privacy and safety.
  • Help orient new staff to departmental processes when required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered to eligible employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training during the initial 1-2 months.
  • Potential for position extension or transition to a full-time role based on departmental needs.
  • Monday to Friday work schedule with varied shifts.
  • Support for building collaborative relationships within the team.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

Position Overview:
Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the medical facility. This job is intended for use by positions employed by an outpatient facility. Answer calls in the SF local Primary Care Call Center. Greets and checks-in patients, verifies information, schedules appointments, and updates Electronic Health record (EHR). Facilitates intake procedures such as completion of healthcare and insurance forms and collecting payments for services. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all organizational, local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Onsite Position: This role requires full-time onsite presence, Monday-Friday.
The initial training period (approximately 1-2 months).
There will also be a 90-day probationary period.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with varied 8-hour shifts falling between 8 AM - 5 PM. As-needed weekend work may also be required. (Schedule is subject to change).

Depending on the department's needs, we may be able to extend the limited-term position or offer a full-time position in the future.

Job Description:

EDUCATION
  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN
  • 1 year as typically acquired in a similar environment.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Basic knowledge of insurance policies and procedures, as well as patient billing.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient's Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $32.16 to $45.02 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Sutter Health

More Hospitals & Medical Centers Jobs

Find similar Patient Services Representative II, Primary Care (Limited Term) jobs: