Patient Services Representative - Digestive Diseases Diagnostic and Treatment

SCA Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

SCA Health in New York, NY seeks a Patient Services Representative to be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, delivering exceptional service and handling scheduling, insurance verification, and payments. You will support a fast-paced medical office while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and effective communication, with opportunities to grow within a network of ambulatory centers and clinics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4–5 years of relevant healthcare administrative experience.
• Experience with EHR systems and patient payments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors warmly and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using EHR systems.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary authorizations or referrals.
• Collect and process co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update demographic and insurance information.
• Answer calls, respond to inquiries, and route messages.
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure timely patient flow.
• Handle medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA.
• Support administrative tasks such as scanning, faxing, and filing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or medical office training

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Athenahealth

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality


• Integrity


• Service excellence


• Teamwork


• Accountability


• Continuous improvement


• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

The Patient Services Representative (PSR) serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support in a fast-paced medical office. This role is essential in ensuring a smooth patient experience from check-in to check-out, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors warmly, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.


• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using electronic health record (EHR) systems.


• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary authorizations or referrals.


• Collect and process co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances.


• Maintain accurate patient records and update demographic and insurance information.


• Answer incoming calls, respond to inquiries, and route messages appropriately.


• Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures.


• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure timely patient flow.


• Handle medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA regulations.


• Support administrative tasks such as scanning, faxing, and filing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or medical office training preferred.


• 4-5 years of relevant work experience.


• Proficiency with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth) and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a team-oriented environment.


• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes is a plus.


• Bilingual skills are a plus.

USD $23.00/Hr. USD $25.00/Hr.