Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

Overview

Patient Service Specialist

Ridgecrest, CA

 

 

Location: 935 E. Ridgecrest Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 7am-4pm

Compensation: Starting at $21.00 - More based on experience 

 

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center, we want them to have an exceptional experience – starting at the front desk. That’s where you come in. As a patient service specialist, you’ll manage both the patient side and business side of our center. Don’t underestimate the impact you can make on every patient’s care experience, even before they leave the waiting room.

 

Check out the video below for additional insight into the work of our Patient Service Specialists! 

 

Responsibilities

 

• Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and information about their next appointment as they check out
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone
• Regular communication with parties such as attorney offices, insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team
• Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Insurance Verification Experience
• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health Care Experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish Speaking)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach consistently throughout a work day/shift
• Appropriate manual dexterity to enable typing (including10-key) throughout a work day/shift
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs, safely, from ground to waist using proper body mechanics
• Ability to carry office supplies up to 10lbs
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written direction
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.