PATIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE - FAMILY MEDICINE

Independence Health System

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeFamily Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Independence Health System as a PATIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE - FAMILY MEDICINE in United States.

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Summary Perform administrative and secretarial functions in direct support of the Physician Practice. Position has direct customer contact to obtain accurate demographic and insurance information and to facilitate scheduling the patient for appointments and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Provide instructions and directions based on protocols and physician order.

Coordinate and submit necessary information to obtain timely authorizations.

Requirements

Process referrals in a timely manner.

Coordinate and submit necessary information to obtain timely authorizations.

Demonstrate accountability for professional development.

Act as a patient advocate.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Independence Health System as a PATIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE - FAMILY MEDICINE.

Key Skills

Customer ServiceAdministrative SupportSecretarial FunctionsSchedulingReferralsAuthorizationsPatient FlowTriageBilling System EntryCodingPayment CollectionProblem SolvingPreceptorMentoringComplianceData Collection

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PATIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE - FAMILY MEDICINE at Independence Health System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Family Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Family Medicine position at Independence Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Customer Service, Administrative Support, Secretarial Functions, Scheduling, Referrals, Authorizations, Patient Flow, Triage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The associate will perform administrative and secretarial duties supporting the Physician Practice, including managing customer interactions, handling scheduling, processing referrals, and ensuring accurate patient information flow. Essential functions involve maintaining a positive customer service...

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6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

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