What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist position at Select Physical Therapy?
Overview
Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist
Hayward, California
Job Description
When patients enter our 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. The front desk is your station to be a patient advocate, communicate with individuals via email and phone, manage patient payments and utilize multiple computer programs. Don’t underestimate the impact you can make on every patient’s care experience, even before they leave the waiting room.
Looking for a friendly and outgoing person to perform front office duties and be the first point of contact for patients needing Physical Therapy services. The front office handles phones, scheduling, insurance verification and running end of day reports.
Schedule:
- Center Location: 22533 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
- Type of Employment: Part Time
- Hours: Weekdays (1pm-6pm)
- Compensation $23.00 - $25.00/hour based on experience
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
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish Speaking)
- 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
- Insurance Verification Experience
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
Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Salary : $23 - $25