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Lead Patient Services Specialist

Providence logoProvidence$23.81–$36.44/hrAnchorage, AK; AKFull timePosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $23.81–$36.44 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in Alaska post a median of $23.95 an hour, the middle half $21.53–$27.53, across 8 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in Alaska earn a median of $22.90 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Union record

By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Providence here: International Brotherhood of Teamsters 959 at Anchorage, AK (300 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Mar 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.

Medicare rating of Providence Alaska Medical Center

Medicare gives Providence Alaska Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Alaska's hospitals average 2.9). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 33% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Alaska hospitals by rating.

OSHA inspections here

OSHA inspected Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK on 3 Sep 2025 and cited 1 violation, $8,275 in penalties as they stand. OSHA inspected Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK on 25 Nov 2024 and cited 1 violation, under injury record-keeping. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.

Patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 14.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 65.4%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 4.78x · Clicks 232
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 49.8% · Stating an hourly rate 44.6%

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About the job

Under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager/Director, the Lead Senior Patient Services Specialist has full understanding and successful performance of all front desk operations and functions. Lead responsibilities include successful ability of all Patient Service Specialist and Senior Patient Service Specialist with oversight of daily operations when needed and assisting to ensure daily shifts are filled. This role may function as a department resource in the absence of department Manager/Supervisor. The role does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer or appraise performance. In addition, the Lead Senior Patient Services Specialist acts as a role model and resource for their peers in all aspects of the front desk operations and patient experience functions. They serve as a functional expert in the department, identifying trends and areas to be reviewed for process improvement. The Lead Senior Patient Services Specialist greets and serves patients, visitors, and caregivers with the highest level of compassion and customer-focused intent so that an exceptional 'Ease My Way' experience is provided at every encounter.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Physician Service Organization and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Four (4) years in Healthcare Front Office/Administration Employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or GED

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits .

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act .

From Providence's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Providence

Providence is a not-for-profit Catholic health system with 51 (source: Providence, About Us) hospitals, 1,002 (source: Providence, About Us) clinics and 119,000 (source: Providence, About Us) caregivers in Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Source: Providence, About Us

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