Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Generous PTO

Medical/RX, vision & dental

Company 401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Patient Service Specialist at our Columbia, MO outpatient physical therapy center. This full-time role handles front-desk duties, patient registration, appointment scheduling, and coordination with attorneys, insurers, and translation services to support smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with 1 year of front desk and 1 year of medical office experience, plus healthcare familiarity to thrive in a dynamic clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Front Desk experience.
• 1 year of Medical Office experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Location: 105 N. Keene Street, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201

Type of Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Weekdays, Monday through Friday (4 days 7am to 5pm; 1 day 7am to 11am)

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.50/hour

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy 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 the 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.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, adaptable to change, and able to adjust effectively within a dynamic workflow. They demonstrate strong organizational skills, maintain consistent follow-up, and possess excellent professional verbal and written communication abilities.

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!

• 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

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience
• Healthcare experience