Medical Receptionist - Part-Time

Select Medical; Festus (MO); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Service Specialist for their Festus and St. Louis locations. This part-time role involves administrative tasks in a medical office setting, focusing on customer service and patient interaction. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a commitment to providing excellent service. The position offers a set schedule with varying hours and opportunities for pay increases based on education and experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration or receptionist roles preferred.
• At least one year in a medical office setting involving multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Handle front office duties including insurance verification and scheduling.
• Greet patients and manage patient intake and data entry.
• Support therapists and balance daily cash.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Communication

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 varying between 7A-7P

Responsibilities

This administrative/front office medical position requires excellent customer service. The Patient Service Specialist (PSS) handles 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
• Operate front office of outpatient centers
• Support therapists and therapy assistants
• Balance daily cash and handle weekly banking deposits

Ideal candidates may have experience in:

• Office administration
• Receptionist roles
• Patient Service Representation
• Healthcare and medical fields
• Administrative Assistance
• Patient Care
• Front desk operations
• Customer Service
• Server, Retail, Hotel, Guest Services
• Office Coordination
• Strong work ethic

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills, including keyboard, word processing, filing, and communication tools
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, patients, physicians, and community members

Preferred Experience

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

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 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

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

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. 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 under law.