Medical Receptionist

Select Medical; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Patient Service Specialist in Florissant, MO. This entry-level position offers a dynamic work environment where you'll be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they receive exceptional service. You'll handle essential tasks such as insurance verification, scheduling appointments, and supporting medical staff. With a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to start their career in the medical field. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a supportive setting that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and Long Term Disability

Comprehensive Orientation Program

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and filing.

Responsibilities

• Handle front office duties including scheduling and billing reconciliation.
• Greet patients and manage front office operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Insurance Verification

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Day Institute

Patient Service Specialist (PSS) - Florissant, MO

Entry level position -

Pay range $18.00-$20 per hour

(based on education and experience)

Full Time - 40 hours

Responsibilities

This administrative/front office medical position requires excellent customer service skills. The Patient Service Specialist (PSS) handles all front office duties, including but not limited to: insurance verification, customer service, data entry, scheduling, billing reconciliation, faxing, scanning, communication with doctors, multitasking, and organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients
• Answer phones
• Patient intake and data entry
• Verify insurance and obtain pre-authorizations
• Schedule patient appointments
• Manage front office operations of outpatient centers
• Support therapists and therapy assistants
• Perform daily cash balancing and weekly banking deposits

If you have experience in any of the following areas, you could be a strong candidate:

• Office administration
• Receptionist roles
• Patient Service Representative
• Healthcare or medical fields
• Administrative Assistant
• Patient Care Specialist
• Front desk roles
• Customer Service
• Server, Retail, Hotel, Guest Services
• Office Coordinator
• Demonstrated strong work ethic

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Basic computer skills including keyboard familiarity, word processing, office procedures, filing, verbal and written communication, faxing, photocopying
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, patients, physicians, and community members

Preferred Experience

• At least one year of experience in a medical office setting involving multitasking
• Knowledge of health insurance is preferred

Additional Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Comprehensive Orientation Program

We have been recognized multiple times as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis by the St. Louis Post Dispatch!

“Select Medical is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.”