Dignity Health

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist


Pay$21.00 - $23.00 / hour
LocationLong Beach/California
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 330911

      Overview

      Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

      Long Beach, California

      Select Physical Therapy is looking for a motivated individual to join our team. We have a strong connection with our local community and solid reputation with our patients and local referral sources. Our top candidates will have strong customer service, be well organized, flexible, and come to work with a big smile each day.

      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: 5000 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste 240 Long Beach, CA 90815
      • Type of Employment: Full Time
      • Hours: Weekdays
      • Compensation: $21.00 - $22.00/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
      • 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

      Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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