Patient Services Associate (Full-Time, MFM Office)

Requisition ID: 2026-54209
Location: US-WA-Seattle
Position Type: Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter: Colin Mix
Contact: colin.mix@pediatrix.com

Responsibilities

Patient Reception & Check-In/Check-Out

• Welcome patients and visitors in a professional, friendly manner.
• Register and check in patients; verify demographic and insurance information.
• Collect copayments and outstanding balances.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and provide visit summaries or referrals as needed

Scheduling & Communication

• Schedule new and follow-up appointments, including diagnostic testing according to clinical protocol.
• Confirm, reschedule, and communicate changes or delays promptly.
• Manage high-volume incoming calls using proper telephone etiquette.
• Record accurate messages and route inquiries to appropriate team members.
• Coordinate communication between patients, providers, and staff.

Insurance & Billing Support

• Review and update patient demographics and insurance information.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments.
• Obtain and document pre-authorizations and referrals as required.
• Communicate coverage issues or policy changes to patients before visits.
• Assist patients with insurance inquiries and time of service payment expectations.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance requirements, including managed care and government programs.

Administrative Support

• Prepare daily clinic schedules and complete chart prep for upcoming appointments.
• Support office operations, including faxing, scanning and indexing documents into the patient’s medical record.

Customer Service & Compliance

• Provide compassionate assistance and resolve patient concerns promptly.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED): or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Experience: 

• 2-3 years recent experience in a related position in medical office setting preferred
• Strong computer knowledge (Microsoft office) preferred
• Experience in coding, office billing, insurance and government payer regulations, and other third-party billing requirements (pertaining to services offered by the practice) preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Must be able to travel to satellite office during the week. Mileage is reimbursable.

Benefits and Compensation

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. 

Pay Range (Base Pay): $20.10 - $32.12 per hour.

Starting Pay Range (Base Pay):$21.00 - $31.00 per hour.

Regular full-time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis.  Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following: 

Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (STD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; Child Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D). 

Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Various Discount Programs 

Retirement Benefits:401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 

NOTE: A team member who is at least 21 years old and is an active full-time or part-time employee is eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible.   

A team member is eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by Pediatrix for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year.   

Paid Time Off:All regular full-time team members are eligible for PTO that may be used for time away from work.  Team members hired before the 15th of the month accrue PTO the first month of employment; however, team members hired on or after the 16th of the month begin accruing PTO the month following date of hire.   

                                                                          PTO Accrual: 

Years of Service                                                                       PTO 

Less than four years of service                                             12 hours accrued per month (up to 18 days/yr.) 

Four years but less than eight years of service                     15.33 hours accrued per month (up to 23 days/yr) 

Eight years of service and up                                                18.66 hours accrued per month (up to 28 days/yr) 

Paid Holidays:The Company observes the following Holidays: New Year’s Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and 1 Floating Holiday.   

NOTE: The paid holidays above are offered to regular full-time team members upon employment.  Full-time team members who work fewer than 40 hours per week will receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.  

Paid Sick Leave: Pediatrix provides paid sick leave to full-time team members through our PTO with accruals outlined above.   

Method of Application:Apply online at www.joinpediatrix.com 

Application Window:Application window is expected to close within 30 days; however, position will remain open until filled.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

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Pediatrix is 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, disability or veteran status.

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