• Job Description

  Req#: 334287

  Overview

  Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

  Long Beach/Huntington Beach, California

  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. We prefer someone with experience but will train a fast learner who has the right personality to help patients and fit in with the current team. Must be able to communicate in Spanish.

  Job Description

  When patients enter our 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 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.

  Schedule:

  • Center Location: 2017 Palo Verde Ave Suite 101, Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Type of Employment: Full Time
  • Hours: Weekdays (TBD)
  • Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00/hour based on experience

  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

  Responsibilities

  • We are actively seeking candidates who are adaptable and flexible, patient-centric, exceptional communicators, detail-oriented and team players.

    In this role, typical responsibilities include the following:

    • Greet new and existing patients as they arrive, register new patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit
    • Schedule patient appointments in person or over the phone
    • Regular communication with parties including, but not limited to: attorney offices, insurance companies, translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team
    • Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications
    • Provide patients with pertinent information about their next appointment as they check out
    • Respond to requests for information from patients, providers, and coworkers

  Qualifications

  Qualifications

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 Year of Front Desk 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

  Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

• About the company

  The Select Medical hospitals and outpatient physical therapy centers deliver the best outcomes in post-acute care. Find a location and make an appointment.

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