Medical Receptionist

SSM Health; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Patient Service Specialist for their outpatient division in Pacific, MO. This entry-level role involves critical front office duties such as patient intake, insurance verification, and scheduling. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a high school diploma. SSM Health offers a generous benefits package and has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in the region.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of office procedures, filing, communication skills.
• Customer service experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and answering phones.
• Insurance verification and scheduling appointments.
• Operating front office of outpatient centers.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Education

High School degree or diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Physical Therapy - Outpatient Division

Patient Service Specialist (PSS) - Pacific, MO.

Entry level position - Pay starts at $18/ hour

(Based on expereince)

Monday- Friday

40 Hours- Varying between 7:30 AM- 6:30 PM

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Basic knowledge of computersskills 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 communicateeffectively with staff members, supportive personnel, patients, physicians and communitymembers required

Preferred Experience

• One year in medical office settingthat required multi tasking 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!**