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Lodi, California

Patient Services Representative II, Family Medicine

Patient Access / Front Desk 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.06-$36.48/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 25m ago · Verified live

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 - 26 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

1:15 PM

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

As Needed

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 $26.06 to $36.48 / 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, scheduling, and intake procedures. They are responsible for verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate electronic health records while ensuring patient privacy.

Requirements

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

Key Skills

Patient schedulingInsurance verificationPatient intakePayment collectionCustomer serviceData interpretationCommunication skillsProblem 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)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 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-living adjusted pay~$59k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Patient Access & Front Desk listings in California16 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All patient access & front desk listings in California73 active1,248 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all patient access & front desks: too few California Patient Access & Front Desk postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Services Representative II, Family Medicine at Sutter 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, no night shifts.

Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

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.