Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & orientation

Generous PTO

Medical/vision/dental plan

401(k) with company match, life and di

Job summary

Select Medical in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Patient Service Specialist to manage front desk operations, register patients, and coordinate appointments within our outpatient physical therapy center.

You will collect co-pays, handle payer approvals and insurance verifications, and communicate with attorneys, insurers, and our leadership teams to support smooth patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 Year of Medical Office 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 attorney offices, 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

Job description

Tempe, AZ

Location: 6200 S. McClintock Dr., Suite 115, Tempe, AZ 85283

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00/hour - based on experience

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

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 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.

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

• 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 attorney offices, 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 Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 Year of Medical Office Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year of Front Desk Experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach consistently throughout a work day/shift
• Appropriate manual dexterity to enable typing (including10-key) throughout a work day/shift
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs, safely, from ground to waist using proper body mechanics
• Ability to carry office supplies up to 10lbs
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written direction
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions