Patient Services Associate - Behavioral Health Services Line

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

3 days ago

Arkansasup to $50,000Full TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $50K

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

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Key Skills

Patient careClerical supportMedical records processingReceptionist dutiesConflict managementDe-escalationCommunication skillsPatient advocacyPlan of care implementationMultidisciplinary approachData entryProblem solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Services Associate - Behavioral Health Services Line at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General 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.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $50,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Arkansas.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Clerical support, Medical records processing, Receptionist duties, Conflict management, De-escalation, Communication skills, Patient advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Patient Services Associate provides both clerical and patient care support within the Behavioral Health Service Line. Responsibilities include processing medical records, acting as a unit receptionist, and assisting the nursing team with patient care tasks.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Education Discount, Retirement with Up to 10% Match, Basic Life Insurance, Career Training, Merchant Discounts, Concierge Prescription Delivery. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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