Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Life & Disability

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Patient Service Specialist at our Palmer, AK outpatient physical therapy center. The role supports both patient and center operations, greeting patients, registering them, and guiding them through visits in a friendly, professional manner.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm schedule. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $21.00 per hour, with benefits including PTO, health plans, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 1 year front desk experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of medical office experience.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position:Patient Service Specialist

Location:304 West Evergreen Ave, Suite 101, Palmer, AK 99645

Type of Employment:Full-time

Schedule: Weedays, Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

Compensation:$18.00 - $21.00/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

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

Preferred:

• 1 Year Front Desk experience


• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans