Patient Access Representative

Pediatric Healthcare Associates; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is seeking a full-time Patient Access Representative to join our team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will handle a high volume of calls, schedule appointments, and support clinicians across four offices.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, provide excellent customer service, and maintain accuracy while managing schedules and message routing. This in-person role requires reliability and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing and computer proficiency required.
• Previous customer service experience preferred (call center a plus).
• Healthcare or medical office experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer high volumes of incoming calls promptly and courteously.
• Determine caller needs and direct calls across four offices.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Send detailed messages to offices and communicate with staff.
• Read and monitor clinicians' schedules and work recall lists daily.
• Support administrative tasks and call center duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Communication

Handle high call volumes

Detail oriented

Organized

Multitasking

Team oriented

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Typing

Computer proficiency

Job description

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is an independent pediatric group providing patient-centered, evidence-based, quality care for patients from infancy through young adulthood, through compassion, collaboration, and open communication with families and the community.

Job Description

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is seeking a full‑time Patient Access Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate excels in customer service, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for answering and routing calls for four offices, scheduling appointments, supporting clinical and office staff, and ensuring a positive experience for every caller.

This position averages 30–37.5 hours per week and requires availability on Monday through Friday, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Overall Responsibilities

• Answer high volumes of incoming calls promptly, professionally, and courteously.
• Determine caller needs and direct calls appropriately across four offices.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Assist callers with all requests efficiently and timely.
• Send detailed messages to offices and communicate with receptionists, nurses, clinicians, managers, hospitals, pharmacies, and labs.
• Read, monitor, and maintain clinicians’ schedules.
• Work recall lists daily.
• Support administrative tasks and call center duties as assigned.
• Maintain a positive and patient‑focused approach with every interaction.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service, phone etiquette, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle high call volumes while maintaining a positive experience for each caller.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑oriented with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and job‑knowledgeable.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond accurately to caller needs.
• Commitment to maintaining the expected monthly Live Answer Rate and Average Talk Time.
• Regular and prompt attendance required.

Non‑Essential Skills & Abilities

• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Perform additional duties as needed or assigned.

The above statements describe the core responsibilities of the role but are not an exhaustive list. Duties may be revised according to business needs.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing and computer proficiency.
• Previous customer service experience (preferably in a call center).
• Healthcare or medical office experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full‑time

Work Location: In person

Reports to: Assistant Director of Patient Access and Scheduling

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is an equal employment opportunity employer.