Patient Service Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Ferguson, MO is seeking a Patient Service Specialist to greet and register patients, schedule appointments, and explain visit flow. You will coordinate with insurance companies and translation services, and handle co-pays and verifications to keep the center running smoothly.

Full-time, Monday–Friday, shifts between 7A and 7P. Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour, with increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 1 year Front Desk experience.
• Preferred: Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and information about their next appointment as they check out
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone
• Regular communication with parties such as insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders, and business development team
• Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals, and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications

Skills

Front desk experience

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Location: West Florissant, MO

Type of Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday- 8 Hour Days-Between the hours of 7A and 7P.

Compensation: $18.00/hour- Increases based on experience.

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center, we want them to have an exceptional experience – starting at the front desk. That’s where you come in. As a patient service specialist, you’ll manage both the patient side and the business side of our center. Don’t underestimate the impact you can make on every patient’s care experience, even before they leave the waiting room.

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

Check out the video below for additional insight into the work of our Patient Service Specialists!

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and information about their next appointment as they check out
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone
• Regular communication with parties such as insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders, and business development team
• Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals, and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• 1 Year Front Desk experience
• Healthcare experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans