Medical Receptionist - Part-Time

SSM Health; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Patient Service Specialist for its outpatient division in Festus, MO. This entry-level part-time role involves front office responsibilities, requiring excellent customer service and organizational skills. The position offers a set schedule with varying hours and numerous benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Join a recognized top workplace and contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Basic computer skills and communication abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles front office duties including insurance verification and scheduling.
• Greets patients and manages patient intake.
• Supports therapists and performs daily cash balancing.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Physical Therapy - Outpatient Division

Patient Service Specialist (PSS) - Festus, MO and St. Louis, MO (Tesson Ferry)

Entry-level position

Pay rate starts at $18

(Increases based on education and experience)

Part-Time - 20 hours - Set schedule

Hours vary between 7A-7P

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.

• 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 following areas, you could be a great candidate:

• Office admin
• Receptionist
• Patient Service Representative
• Healthcare
• 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 diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills, including keyboard familiarity, word processing, office procedures, filing, verbal and written communication, fax, 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 Data

Benefits include:

• 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
• Excellent Orientation Program

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

"Select Medical is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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."