Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical; Nashville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Service Specialist to enhance patient experiences at their outpatient physical therapy center. The role involves managing patient interactions, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance verifications. Join a supportive team with strong mentorship and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans

Qualifications

• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience.
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, provide information about their visit.
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone.
• Collect co-pays and manage insurance authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Position:Patient Service Specialist

Location: Columbia, SC

Type of Employment: Fulltime

Schedule: Weekdays - Monday/Wednesday/Friday (7am to 4pm) & Tuesday/Thursday (8am to 5pm)

Compensation: Starting at $17/hour (Pending experience)

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center in Columbia, 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
• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance Verification Experience
• Health Care Experience

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.