Medical Receptionist

Select Medical; Swansea (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Service Specialist for their outpatient division. This entry-level position offers a starting pay of $18/hour, with opportunities for increases based on experience and education. Responsibilities include managing front office tasks, providing excellent customer service, and supporting therapy staff. Enjoy a generous benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and filing.

Responsibilities

• Handles front office duties including insurance verification and scheduling.
• Supports therapists and therapy assistants.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

4964 Benchmark Centre Drive
Swansea, IL 62226-2028

Job Description

SSM Health Physical Therapy - Outpatient Division

Entry level position - Pay starts at $18/hour

(Increases based on experience and education)

Monday - Friday

40 Hours - Varying between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Responsibilities

This administrative/front office medical position requires excellent customer service. 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 Tasks

• Answer phones
• Patient intake and data entry
• Insurance verification and pre-authorization
• Operate front office of outpatient centers
• Support therapists and therapy assistants
• Daily cash balancing and weekly banking deposits

If you have experience in the following areas, you could be a great candidate:

• Office administration
• Medical field
• Administrative Assistant
• Patient Care Specialist
• Customer Service
• Server
• Retail
• Hotel
• Guest Services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills, including keyboard familiarity, word processing, office procedures, filing, verbal and written communication, faxing, photocopying
• Customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, patients, physicians, and community members

Preferred Experience

• One year in a medical office setting requiring multitasking (preferred)
• Knowledge of health insurance (preferred)

Additional Benefits

*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

**Recognized multiple times as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis by the St. Louis Post Dispatch!**

"Select Medical is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered 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 protected characteristic."