Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

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.

About the Role

We are 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.

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Insurance Verification Experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish Speaking)
• One Year of Medical Office Experience

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach consistently 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

Benefits

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and information about their next appointment as they check outSchedule patient appointments in person and via phoneRegular communication with parties such as attorney offices, insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders and business development teamCollect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications

Pay

$22.00 - $24.00/hour based on experience

Schedule

Weekdays