What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist position at Select Medical?
Position: Patient Service Specialist
Location: 105 N. Keene Street, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201
Type of Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Weekdays, Monday through Friday (4 days 7am to 5pm; 1 day 7am to 11am)
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.50/hour
When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy centers, 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 the 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.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, adaptable to change, and able to adjust effectively within a dynamic workflow. They demonstrate strong organizational skills, maintain consistent follow-up, and possess excellent professional verbal and written communication abilities.
Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32 hours/week)
Location: 105 N. Keene Street, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201
Type of Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Weekdays, Monday through Friday (4 days 7am to 5pm; 1 day 7am to 11am)
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.50/hour
When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy centers, 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 the 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.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, adaptable to change, and able to adjust effectively within a dynamic workflow. They demonstrate strong organizational skills, maintain consistent follow-up, and possess excellent professional verbal and written communication abilities.
Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32 hours/week)
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
- 1 Year of Medical Office Experience
- Healthcare experience
Salary : $18 - $20