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Patient Service Representative

SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Dec 23 2025
  • Medicine
  • MedBest
  • Administrative Assistant, G3
  • 87929
  • N/A
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Job Summary:

The Front-End Patient Service Representative (PSR), in our Infectious Disease division, serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support patient care. The PSR manages patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and front-desk operations to ensure smooth patient flow and a positive experience.

  • Greet patients, families, and visitors in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner.
  • Check in and register patients for appointments, confirming demographic and insurance information.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments, follow up on cancellations, and manage waitlists.
  • Verify insurance eligibility, obtain pre-authorizations when required, and collect copayments or balances.
  • Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of patient records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
  • Communicate effectively with clinical and imaging staff to coordinate patient flow and minimize wait times.
  • Answer incoming calls, respond to inquiries, and route messages appropriately.
  • Assist patients with forms, wayfinding, and understanding pre-procedure instructions.
  • Monitor and maintain front-desk supplies and patient-facing materials.
  • Escalate patient concerns or service issues to management as needed.
  • Participate in department meetings and training sessions to stay current on processes and protocols.
Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree or pertinent college level courses and two years of administrative/office management experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:

Monday through Friday daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G3: $18.75 - $28.40

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

Salary : $19 - $28

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