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Sutter Health
Lodi, California

Patient Services Representative II, Family Medicine

Patient Access / Front DeskNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation

Position Overview

This Is a Limited Term Position - 52 Weeks

Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the medical facility. This job is intended for use by positions employed by an outpatient facility. Greets and checks-in patients, verifies information, schedules appointments, and updates Electronic Health record (EHR).

Facilitates intake procedures such as completion of healthcare and insurance forms and collecting payments for services. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication.

Adheres to all organizational, local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description

Education

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Typical Experience

1 year of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Basic knowledge of insurance policies and procedures, as well as patient billing.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

  • Limited Term (Fixed Term)
  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Services Representative serves as the primary point of contact for patients, handling check-ins, appointment scheduling, and updating electronic health records. They also facilitate intake procedures, including insurance verification and payment collection, while ensuring compliance with privacy and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of recent relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of insurance policies and patient billing are required.

Key Skills

Patient registrationCommunication skillsData interpretationCustomer serviceProblem solvingPrivacy compliance

Patient Access & Front Desk Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Patient Access & Front Desk market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Patient Access & Front Desk listings in California87 active1,290 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,290 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Services Representative II, Family Medicine at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Patient Access & Front Desk healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Benefits package
Monday-Friday schedule
No weekends

Living in Lodi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$501k
Typical market rent
$2,278/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.