Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

SSM Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Arlington is seeking a full-time Patient Service Specialist to manage patient interactions and administrative tasks. This role includes greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance verifications. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits including medical plans and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, vision, dental plans

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Insurance Verification Experience.
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide information about their visit.
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone.
• Collect co-pays from patients and manage payer approvals.

Skills

Insurance Verification

Customer Service

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Position:Patient Service Specialist

Location: Arlington, VA

Type of Employment: Fulltime

Schedule: Weekdays - Monday to Thursday (11am to 7:30pm) & Friday (7am to 3:30pm)

Compensation: $18-$20/hour - (Pending experience)

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center in Arlington, 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. Don’t underestimate the impact you can make on every patient’s care experience, even before they leave the waiting room.

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

Check out the video below for additional insight into the work of our Patient Service Specialists!

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/GED required
• Insurance Verification Experience
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 Year of Scheduling Experience
• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans