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Santa Barbara, California

Patient Services Representative II - OB/GYN

Obstetrics & Gynecology 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53,414 - $74,755

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

SC - Sansum Clinic

Position Overview

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

  • Regular
  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $25.68 to $35.94 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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, managing check-ins, appointment scheduling, and intake procedures. They are also responsible for updating electronic health records and collecting payments 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 schedulingInsurance verificationCommunication skillsData interpretationCustomer serviceProblem solvingPrivacy compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Services Representative II - OB/GYN 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 Obstetrics & Gynecology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Career Context

In California, the Obstetrics & Gynecology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$121k (75 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$99k nationally (675 salary observations; 2,005 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Obstetrics & Gynecology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Santa Barbara

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 35.8× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 83% of gross pay
  • Residents' average commute 17 min
  • State income tax up to 13.3%

Sources: Zillow (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2023.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.