Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Generous PTO

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Select Medical in La Mesa, CA is seeking a patient service specialist to greet patients, register them, and guide them through their visit. The role covers front desk duties and coordination with medical staff to ensure a smooth patient experience at the center.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, communicating with insurers and attorneys, and handling co-pays and authorizations as needed. A High School Diploma or GED and 1 year at a front desk and in a medical office are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and their next appointment.
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone.
• Maintain regular communication with attorneys, insurers, translation services, market leaders and business development teams.
• Collect co-pays, manage payer approvals, and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications.

Skills

Front Desk Experience

Medical Office Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position:Patient Service Specialist

Location:5648 Lake Murray Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942

Type of Employment:Full-time

Schedule:Weekdays, Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm, Fridays 8am-12pm

Compensation:$23.00 - $24.00/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.

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

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 San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance.

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:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience

Preferred:

• Insurance Verification Experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans