Patient Services Associate - Remote

Akumin Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is hiring a Patient Services Associate to manage appointment scheduling and provide customer support remotely. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, strong communication skills, and some medical training or related experience. This role plays a vital part in enhancing patient communication and support, ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• 6 months to 1 year of medical or related training and/or experience required.
• Computer literacy and experience with general office equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls to schedule appointments and pre-register patients.
• Ensures the gathering of accurate and complete patient data.
• Completes any additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Patient Services Associate - Remote

Apply remote type Remote time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 2025-4241

The Patient Services Associate I answers incoming calls to schedule appointments and pre-register patients for medical scans. The majority of time will be spent assisting with scheduling and pre-registration calls based on business needs. Follows standardized process to get and give information during scheduling/pre-registration calls according to documented work processes. Enters all information into the applicable computer system. Determines the needs of other caller and transfers to appropriate personnel and ensures every customer receives the highest quality of customer service.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receives incoming calls to remind patients of scheduled appointment and instructions, schedule appointments and pre-register patients for medical scans; contacts patients and referring physician offices to schedule appointments.

• Follows prescribed list of questions/scripts and provides standardized responses to get and give information during scheduling/pre-registration/reminder calls.

• Ensures the gathering of accurate and complete patient data required to complete the scheduling process and any specific information required by customer facility.

• Enters all information into the applicable computer system in accordance with documented work processes.

• Determines customers’ needs based on incoming calls; transfers callers to appropriate staff; escalates calls as necessary to Patient Services Supervisor or Patient Services Lead as appropriate.

• Completes any additional job duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.

• 6 months to 1 year of medical or related training and/or experience required.

• Computer literacy and experience with general office equipment required.

• Strong multi-tasking abilities and communication skills.

• Ability to work well with physicians, patients, and coworkers; excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, and walk.

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.

• Climb and balance.

• Carry and lift 10-20 pounds

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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At Akumin, we’re proud to provide a comprehensive range of top-quality outpatient radiology and oncology services to health systems, hospitals, physician groups, and patients all across the country. Our offerings include state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, pioneering radiation therapy methods, and personalized care plans created to meet each patient’s specific needs. By collaborating with a diverse array of healthcare providers, we make certain our critical services are both accessible and effective, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and fostering the overall well-being of the communities we serve.