Patient Experience & Front Desk Specialist

Select Medical; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical in Tinley Park, IL is hiring a Patient Service Specialist to greet patients, register them, schedule appointments, and handle front desk operations at our outpatient center.

This full-time role offers $19–$20 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule including two evenings per week. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year of front desk experience, and healthcare exposure to support billing and coordination with insurers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of front desk experience is required.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide information about visits and upcoming appointments.
• Schedule patient appointments in person and by phone.
• Communicate with attorneys, insurance companies, translation services, market leaders, and business development teams.
• Collect co-pays, manage payer approvals, and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications.

Skills

Front desk experience

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling software

Insurance verification systems

Job description

Select Medical in Tinley Park, IL is hiring a Patient Service Specialist to greet patients, register them, schedule appointments, and handle front desk operations at our outpatient center.

This full-time role offers $19–$20 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule including two evenings per week. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year of front desk experience, and healthcare exposure to support billing and coordination with insurers.