Patient Service Specialist: Front Desk & Scheduling Pro

Select Medical; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

Select Medical in Altoona, IA is seeking a Patient Service Specialist - Float to manage front-desk activities across multiple clinics. You’ll greet patients, schedule visits, and communicate with insurers and partners to support smooth operations.

This full-time role offers weekday hours, clinic-based work, and compensation in the $17–$20 per hour range, with benefits for 32+ hours per week and opportunities for growth within a large rehabilitation network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and about their next appointment as they check out.
• Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone.
• Maintain regular communication with attorneys' offices, insurance companies, translation services, market operations leaders, and the business development team.
• Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals, and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Select Medical in Altoona, IA is seeking a Patient Service Specialist - Float to manage front-desk activities across multiple clinics. You’ll greet patients, schedule visits, and communicate with insurers and partners to support smooth operations.

This full-time role offers weekday hours, clinic-based work, and compensation in the $17–$20 per hour range, with benefits for 32+ hours per week and opportunities for growth within a large rehabilitation network.