Patient Services Associate

Responsibilities*

        Provides basic customer service and clerical support to patients within either inpatient or outpatient settings and escalates more complex issues to more advanced positions, or leadership. 

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and privacy regulations (HIPAA). 
• Accurately verify patient information, including demographic details, medical history, and insurance coverage. 
• Serve as the point of contact between patients, healthcare providers, and administrative staff. 
• Communicate appointment changes, test results, or instructions to patients clearly and promptly. 
• Assist healthcare providers with administrative tasks such as preparing patient files, documents, and arranging follow-up services. 
• May collect cash and credit card payments from patients using established guidelines to determine patient pay portion and provide receipt of payment. 
• Provides customer service to patients by facilitating business processes including appointment scheduling, check-in and check-out, pre-arrival and telephone triage. 
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient flow and high-quality care. 

Required Qualifications*

Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Desired Qualifications*

1 year of customer service experience.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Locations

Department of Neurosurgery

Taubman Center

Additional Information

       SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct supervision is received from the Department Supervisor. 

       PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position require infrequent standing/walking.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.