Patient Support Assistant Jobs

Patient Support Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, and specialty care practices, from entry-level to senior roles, with specializations in administrative coordination, patient intake, and care navigation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles174+
Top stateSouth Carolina
Top employerPrisma Health
Top cityColumbia, SC
Work type66% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Patient Experience & Clinical Support Coordinator
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Patient Experience & Clinical Support Coordinator
Minerva Groupe
Tomball, Texas
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$22 - $28/hr
On-Site

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Detox Technician: Housekeeping and Patient Support - 12 Hour Thursday Night Shift
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Detox Technician: Housekeeping and Patient Support - 12 Hour Thursday Night Shift
Recovery Works NW
Portland, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$21 - $23/hr
CPR Certification
2-10

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Patient Care Technician-Day Stay Support
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Patient Care Technician-Day Stay Support
Baystate Health
Springfield, Massachusetts
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$17.01 - $28.08/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Patient Services Representative-Support Services- New Britain
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Patient Services Representative-Support Services- New Britain
Wheeler Clinic
New Britain, Connecticut
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Patient Care Technician- Day Stay Support
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Patient Care Technician- Day Stay Support
Baystate Health
Springfield, Massachusetts
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$17.01 - $28.08/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Patient Support Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Prisma Health37
  • VALERIS8
  • Endeavor Health8
  • RWJBarnabas Health6
  • Community Care Physicians4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in patient support assistant jobs.

  • High school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of patient-facing healthcare experience
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and clinical staff
  • Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification from an accredited organization
  • Ability to handle patient intake, scheduling, insurance verification, and medical records requests
  • Completion of a medical terminology course or demonstrated familiarity with clinical vocabulary

Tips for Your Patient Support Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to each care setting

Hospitals, home health agencies, and outpatient clinics each prioritize different skills. Emphasize scheduling and EHR documentation for clinical settings, and communication and resource coordination for community or home-based roles. Generic resumes get screened out early.

List every patient-facing certification you hold

Certifications like CPR, BLS, or medical terminology credentials are often listed as preferred but function as de facto requirements. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading your work history.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists patient support assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Search for openings by EHR system name

Many postings name the specific electronic health record platform they use, such as Epic or Cerner. Searching by that system name alongside your job title surfaces openings where your existing software experience is an immediate match and reduces onboarding friction.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for patient support roles frequently ask how you would handle a distressed patient, an insurance dispute, or a scheduling conflict under pressure. Practice specific examples from past experience rather than describing what you would do in the abstract.

Negotiate your shift differential upfront

Evening, weekend, and overnight differentials vary significantly across employers and are rarely advertised in job postings. Ask during the offer stage what the differential rate is for each shift type, since this can meaningfully affect your total compensation.

Patient Support Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most patient support assistants?

The most active employers for patient support assistants right now are Prisma Health, VALERIS, and Endeavor Health, and the most openings are in South Carolina, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts frequently as health systems open new facilities or expand care programs.

How many patient support assistant jobs are remote?

About 34% of patient support assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in administrative functions such as insurance verification, patient scheduling, and care coordination rather than hands-on clinical or bedside support roles.

How do you become a patient support assistant?

Start by earning a high school diploma and completing a medical terminology course or a short healthcare administration certificate program. Build hands-on experience through volunteer work, a medical office internship, or an entry-level front-desk role at a clinic. Getting certified in CPR and familiarizing yourself with common EHR platforms makes you a stronger candidate when you start applying.

Can you get hired as a patient support assistant with no experience?

Yes, many employers will hire candidates with no direct healthcare experience if you can show strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn clinical workflows. Volunteering at a hospital, completing a short patient services or medical office course, and earning a CPR certification before applying all help offset a thin work history and signal genuine commitment to the field.

What does the patient support assistant interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your availability, communication style, and familiarity with healthcare settings. A second round typically involves a panel or in-person interview with a supervisor and sometimes a team lead, covering scenario-based questions about handling difficult patients or competing priorities. Some facilities add a brief skills assessment or a tour of the department before making an offer.

Where can I find and apply to patient support assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to patient support assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and preferred care setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.

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