Patient Services Specialist- Atrium Health Indian Trail Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$19.8-$29.7/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Department: 01220 GCMG Dove Internal Medicine: Indian Trail - Internal Medicine
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay Range
$19.80 - $29.70
Essential Functions
Exemplify caring and compassionate customer service to create an excellent patient experience
Provide exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and families in a wide variety of sensitive situations
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in an often-hectic environment and possess the ability to work cohesively on a team and independently with minimal supervision
Manages patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, collection and cash receipting, arrival and/or departure desk activities according to standards and guidelines ensuring accuracy and an outstanding patient experience
Encourages patient utilization of front-end technology during the registration process
Enters and maintains confidential and accurate patient information including patient insurance, billing, and payment information throughout patient encounter Assists billing functions accurately and/or directs to appropriate billing office
Demonstrates proficiency of emergency codes and appropriate responses as well as applicable federal and state healthcare regulations
Monitors inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced office environment. Should be able to bend and lift up to 10 lbs.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED require. Computer experience required. Customer relations experience required. Experience with Medical Records Software preferred, Front desk practice experience preferred.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more
Paid Time Off Programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Patient Services Specialist manages patient registration, insurance verification, and scheduling while ensuring an excellent patient experience. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, handling billing functions, and monitoring office inventory.
Requirements
A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with computer and customer relations experience. Proficiency in medical records software and front desk practice is preferred.
Key Skills
Patient Access & Front Desk Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Patient Access & Front Desk pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$55k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Patient Access & Front Desk listings in North Carolina | 40 active | 1,315 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Patient Access & Front Desk pay trend | −2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Services Specialist- Atrium Health Indian Trail Internal Medicine at Advocate Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Patient Access & Front Desk healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
