Patient Service Rep - UT Gastroenterology
How this pay compares
This posting states $16–$21 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in Tennessee post a median of $18.73 an hour, the middle half $17–$20.46, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in Tennessee earn a median of $18.91 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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About the job
University Physicians Association is seeking a dedicated Patient Service Representative to join our growing team at University Gastroenterology , part of the University of Tennessee Medical Center . The ideal candidate would possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to multi-task, computer experience, telephone and scheduling skills.
In addition to working for a company that is committed to being a great place to work for all team members, we also offer a great comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with Employer contribution
- PTO, Sick leave, Bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center, and More!
Job Responsibilities
- Greet patients in friendly and timely manner
- Ensure that patients complete necessary forms required for the electronic health record and billing office
- Maintain patient demographic and insurance information; verifies insurance eligibility and collects co-pays
- Ensures good patient flow through practice by timely processing of patients as they arrive at front office
- Answer patient inquiries regarding patient registration information or billing questions
- Refers patient inquiries regarding medical care or treatment to medical assistant or physician
- Schedules patients with appropriate physician
- Document scanning into electronic health record
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong communication skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
From University Physicians' Association's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About University Physicians' Association
University Physicians' Association hires medical assistants, front-office staff and nurses in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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