Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Orientation program

Student debt benefit

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Internal mobility

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in West Orange, NJ is hiring a Patient Service Specialist to handle front desk duties, patient scheduling and data entry, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate records. The role requires customer service excellence, basic computer skills and health-insurance knowledge.

Shifts are Mon-Fri with some early mornings/evenings and occasional Saturday half-days. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour, with generous benefits and opportunities for growth within our 1900-center

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years in medical office setting that required multi-tasking preferred.
• Knowledge of health insurance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computers skills including but not limited to keyboard familiarity and word processing, office procedures, filing, verbal and written communication skills, fax, photocopy required
• Customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with staff members, supportive personnel, patients, physicians and community members required.
• Must be available early mornings and evenings for all shifts Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest level of customer service to patients, fellow employees, and referrals sources through the coordination and administration of facility’s “front office” activities.
• Assures provision of office functions such as patient scheduling, reception duties, medical record preparation, clinic statistics and report compilation, data collection and dissemination, regarding but not limited to patient demographics and third party payers, and all other necessary clerical and office functions.
• Obtains and tracks authorizations.
• Collects, reconciles and prepares daily bank deposits for over the counter cash.

Job description

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Location: 563 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

Schedule:Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM as needed. Occasional Saturday shifts from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM may also be required.

Compensation: $20-$24 hourly depending on years of experience

At Kessler, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Advance your Career: We offer a tuition reimbursement program
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Ensures the highest level of customer service to patients, fellow employees, and referrals sources through the coordination and administration of facility’s “front office” activities. Assures provision of office functions such as patient scheduling, reception duties, medical record preparation, clinic statistics and report compilation, data collection and dissemination, regarding but not limited to patient demographics and third party payers, and all other necessary clerical and office functions. Obtains and tracks authorizations. Collects, reconciles and prepares daily bank deposits for over the counter cash. Possesses exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two years in medical office setting that required multi-tasking preferred.
• Knowledge of health insurance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computers skills including but not limited to keyboard familiarity and word processing, office procedures, filing, verbal and written communication skills, fax, photocopy required
• Customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with staff members, supportive personnel, patients, physicians and community members required.
• Must be available early mornings and evenings for all shifts Monday - Friday.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans