Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

SSM Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Service Specialist in Pittsburgh. This full-time role involves managing the patient experience from check-in to appointment scheduling while facilitating effective communication with various stakeholders. Benefit from a supportive work environment with mentorship programs and comprehensive healthcare plans.

Benefits

Generous PTO

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

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 1 Year Front Desk experience, Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, scheduling appointments in person and via phone.
• Manage co-pays, payer approvals, and conduct insurance verifications.
• Communicate regularly with attorneys, insurance companies, and translation services.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position:Patient Service Specialist

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Type of Employment:Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday (3 evenings a week till 7pm)

Compensation:Starting at $14/ Hr (Pending Experience)

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center in Pittsburgh, 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
• Healthcare experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans