Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist - KORT

Rush University Medical Center; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and orientation

Generous PTO

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Company 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Crestwood, KY is seeking a Patient Service Specialist to greet patients, register them, and manage front-desk duties at our outpatient physical therapy center. The role includes scheduling, coordinating with insurers, and handling payments to ensure a smooth patient experience.

This full-time position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm) with starting compensation at $16/hour, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of front desk experience.
• Insurance verification experience.
• 1 year of medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide information about visit expectations and next appointments at checkout.
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone.
• Communicate with attorneys' offices, insurance companies, translation services, operational leaders and the business development team.
• Collect co-pays, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications.

Skills

Front desk

Insurance verification

Medical office experience

Scheduling

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Location: Crestwood, KY

Type of Employment: Fulltime

Schedule: Weekdays - 8am to 5pm

Compensation: Starting at $16/hour (pending experience)

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center in Crestwood, 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

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 or GED
• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
• Insurance Verification Experience
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health Care Experience
• 1 Year of Scheduling Experience

Additional Data

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