Patient Service Representative

Talentify; New Milford (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Patient Service Representative to provide front-desk reception, clerical support, and patient intake while ensuring HIPAA compliance and courteous service.

You will handle billing, scheduling, EHR data entry, verify insurance, collect payments, and maintain filing and office supplies in a busy clinic.

This role emphasizes accurate records, strong communication, and a positive patient experience through professional, friendly, and responsive service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rev Cycle, Insurance Eligibility and Payments: Verify insurance coverage, collect patient payments, maintain accurate insurance information, and support clean billing and revenue cycle processes.
• Registration and Checkout: Greet patients, register and update patient information, obtain required documentation, and ensure accurate check-in/check-out with confidentiality.
• Scheduling: Schedule and manage patient appointments, communicate details, and coordinate provider availability.
• Electronic Health Record: Enter, update, and maintain patient demographics, insurance, and appointment information per standards.
• General Office Duties: Front desk support, answer phones, maintain organized area, assist team, uphold policies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree

Job description

Patient Service Representative

Position Summary

The Patient Service Representative provides reception and clerical services under the supervision of the practice manager for patients and visitors. Responsibilities include billing, collections, referrals, scheduling, patient communication, and general administrative duties. This role ensures all interactions, whether in person or via phone, are handled courteously, efficiently, and in compliance with HIPAA and office policies. The Patient Service Representative supports patient check-in and check-out processes, maintains accurate records in the EHR, verifies insurance and collects payments, manages office supplies, and contributes to a positive patient experience through professional, friendly, and responsive service.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Rev Cycle, Insurance Eligibility and Payments

   Verify insurance coverage, collect patient payments, maintain accurate insurance information, and support clean billing and revenue cycle processes.

2. Registration and Checkout

   Greet patients, register and update patient information, obtain required documentation, and ensure accurate and complete check-in and check-out processes while maintaining confidentiality.

3. Scheduling

   Schedule and manage patient appointments, communicate appointment details and policies, and coordinate provider availability to support efficient clinic operations.

4. Electronic Health Record

   Accurately enter, update, and maintain patient demographic, insurance, and appointment information in the EHR in compliance with practice and regulatory standards.

5. General Office Duties

   Provide front desk administrative support, answer phones, maintain an organized work area, assist team members, and uphold customer service and office policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education:

  • Required:

    High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Preferred:

    Associates Degree

• Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

  • Required:

    None

  • Preferred:

    1-3 years experience in a Medical Office

• License, Registry or Certification:

  • Required:

    None

  • Preferred:

    None

• Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

  • Required:

    Excellent communication skills, detail oriented, multi-tasking skills, telephone etiquette, conflict resolution.

  • Preferred:

    Knowledge of general office equipment, knowledge of health insurance, EMR experience

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).