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Advance Community Health

Patient Service Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate We are seeking a full-time, hardworking, and enthusiastic Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate to join our team and support the delivery of quality, patient ...

Kernodle Clinic

Patient Service Associate

Mebane, NC

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Patient Service Associate Patient Service Associate - Full Time Position for Busy Multi-Specialist Clinic, located in Mebane, NC. Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group ...

AMPLIFY HEALTH

Patient Service Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate is responsible for providing professional, compassionate, and face-to-face customer service to patients and ...

AMPLIFY HEALTH

Patient Service Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate is responsible for providing professional, compassionate, and face-to-face customer service to patients and ...

Kernodle Clinic

Patient Service Associate

Burlington, NC

$14.25 - $18/hr

Patient Service Associate Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group practice with Clinics in Burlington, Mebane and Elon. We are a community leader that offers challenging ...

AMPLIFY HEALTH

Patient Service Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Position Summary We are seeking full-time, hardworking and enthusiastic Patient Service Associate to join our ambitious team and help us drive top talent to our organization at several of our ...

Axelon

Patient Services Associate

Durham, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Patient Registration Specialist Location: 234 Crooked Creek Parkway, Suite 500, Durham, N.C. 27713 Work Mode: Local Schedule: FT; 7:30 - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday Duration: 13W Responsibilities:

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How much do patient associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient associate in Durham, NC is $21.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Patient Associate vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPatient AssociateMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesClinics, hospitals, physician offices
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient support, scheduling, administrative tasksClinical tasks, patient prep, administrative duties
Industry UsageHealthcare, patient care supportHealthcare, clinical support roles

While both roles support patient care, Patient Associates primarily focus on patient support and administrative tasks, whereas Medical Assistants perform clinical duties alongside administrative work. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the duties of a patient associate?

A patient associate assists healthcare staff by providing support to patients, such as helping with daily activities, ensuring comfort, and communicating patient needs to medical teams. They may also perform basic clerical tasks, monitor patient conditions, and maintain a clean and safe environment, often requiring good communication skills and basic medical knowledge.

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Infographic showing various Patient Associate job openings in Durham, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,061 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Patient Service Associate

Advance Community Health

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate

We are seeking a full-time, hardworking, and enthusiastic Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate to join our team and support the delivery of quality, patient-focused healthcare services throughout our community. Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate is responsible for providing professional, compassionate, and face-to-face customer service to patients and coworkers while accurately organizing, processing, and completing patient registration, medical records, referrals, and other administrative duties.

This position will support mobile healthcare operations by assisting with patient flow, coordinating services, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring patients receive a welcoming and efficient experience. The Mobile Unit Patient Services Associate will work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services at various community locations.

ACH offers:

  • Company paid Medical premiums for Employee and two dependents.
  • Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401K participation
  • All employees receive their Birthday Off
  • Floating Holiday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greet and check-in patients promptly, efficiently and in a professional and timely manner, while practicing patient confidentiality.
  • Register each patient by obtaining, verifying, and inputting all required information accurately into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Collect and correctly post payments in accordance with Amplify Cash Management protocols.
  • Accurately balance and close out cash drawer daily; make deposits as needed.
  • Schedule, confirm, reconfirm, and reschedule patient appointments when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of all program events and participant interactions.
  • Function as secondary point of contact for inquiries, requests, and communications from external partners.
  • Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with external partners, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed effectively.

Supervisory Responsibility

  • None

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of High school Diploma or GED.
  • 1-2 years related experience working as a receptionist or front desk.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.

Preferred Skills.

  • Bilingual
  • Healthcare experience
  • Front desk experience in a medical or dental office
  • Non-profit and/or community health experience
  • GE Centricity or EHR system experience
  • Experience multi-tasking while providing quality customer service.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as listed in this position description, are not exhaustive. The Organization, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Organization, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

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