Medical Receptionist

SSM Health; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Service Specialist to join their team in Florissant. This entry-level role is perfect for individuals passionate about providing exceptional customer service in a medical setting. You will be responsible for various front office tasks, including patient intake, scheduling appointments, and insurance verification. With a generous benefits package and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make a positive impact in healthcare, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Prescription coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short and Long Term Disability

Personal and Family Medical Leave

Excellent Orientation Program

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills and multitasking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage front office duties including insurance verification and scheduling.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to patients and staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Multitasking

Organization

Communication Skills

Education

High School degree or diploma

Tools

Word Processing

Fax Machine

Photocopier

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 administration/front office medical position requires excellent customer service. The Patient Service Specialist (PSS) encompasses 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.

• Greets patients
• Answers phones
• Patient intake and data entry
• Insurance verification and pre-authorization
• Schedules patient appointments
• Operates front office of outpatient centers
• Supports therapists and therapy assistants
• Daily cash balancing and weekly banking deposits

If you have experience in the below you could be a great candidate:

• Office admin
• Receptionist
• Patient Service Representative
• Health care
• Medical field
• Administrative Assistant
• Patient Care Specialist
• Front desk
• Customer Service
• Server
• Retail
• Hotel
• Guest Services
• Office Coordinator
• Great work ethic

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School degree or diploma required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Basic knowledge of computer skills including but not limited to keyboard familiarity and word processing, office procedures, filing, verbal and written communication skills, fax, photocopy required
• Customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with staff members, supportive personnel, patients, physicians and community members required

Preferred Experience

• One year in medical office setting that required multitasking preferred
• Knowledge of health insurance preferred

Additional Data

*Generous benefits package including:

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

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

“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.”