What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Specialist position at HealthQuest Physical Therapy?
Imlay City, Michigan
The primary responsibility of the Front Office Specialist (FOS) is welcoming guests to the clinic which includes greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and collecting patient payments. The FOS is also responsible for safeguarding patient information including data entry into the electronic medical record system.
Date Posted: 9/14/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Min Salary: $14.00/hr
Max Salary: $18.00/hr
Location: 6672 Newark Road, Suite 2, Imlay City, MI 48444
Type: Full Time
Education: high school
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- 1-2 years of experience working in an office setting preferred.
Skills:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related office equipment
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Effective critical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work well in a demanding environment
- Calm under stressful conditions or while interacting with upset patients
- Goal-oriented
- Self-motivated toward individual goals and group efforts
Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome clinic guests using a warm, friendly demeanor.
- Answer the phones using a standard greeting and a professional demeanor.
- Daily collection of patient payments.
- Check patients out after each visit and ensure additional visits are scheduled.
- Verify insurance benefits and obtain authorization for treatment for all new patients.
- Prepare new patient charts and confirm new patient appointments for the following day.
- Closure of each new patient after completion of the initial visit.
- Process incoming/outbound fax transmission of electronic medical records.
- Prepare active patient reports and monitor discharges.
- Complete the End of Day paperwork and monitor payment collection reports.
- Maintain a clean workstation and waiting area.
Benefits:
- Opportunity for growth & Ownership
- Mentorship & career development
- Meaningful and rewarding work environment
- Help patients get out of pain and recover from injury
- Family and team-like environment
- Competitive benefits packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Short-term, long-term, and life insurance
- Supplemental Benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance)
- Identity protection
- 401(k) with matching & retirement
- HSA and FSA plans available
- Paid time off
To be considered for this role, candidates must successfully pass an internal screening against the OIG Exclusions list.
Job Features
Salary : $14 - $18