Overview:
Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist
Santa Monica, California
Looking for a friendly and outgoing person to perform front office duties and be the first point of contact for patients needing Physical Therapy services. The front office handles phones, scheduling, insurance verification and running end of day reports. We prefer someone with experience but will train a fast learner who has the right personality to help patients and fit in with the current team.
Job Description
When patients enter our center in Santa Monica, 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. The front desk is your station to be a patient advocate, communicate with individuals via email and phone, manage patient payments and utilize multiple computer programs. Don't underestimate the impact you can make on every patient's care experience, even before they leave the waiting room.
Looking for a friendly and outgoing person to perform front office duties and be the first point of contact for patients needing Physical Therapy services. The front office handles phones, scheduling, insurance verification and running end of day reports.
Schedule:
Center Location: 507 Wilshire Blvd, STE 101, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: Weekdays
Starting at $20.00 - $23.00/hour based on experience
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
Responsibilities:
We are actively seeking candidates who are adaptable and flexible, patient-centric, exceptional communicators, detail-oriented and team players.
In this role, typical responsibilities include the following:
Greet new and existing patients as they arrive, register new patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit
Schedule patient appointments in person or over the phone
Regular communication with parties including, but not limited to: attorney offices, insurance companies, translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team
Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications
Provide patients with pertinent information about their next appointment as they check out
Respond to requests for information from patients, providers, and coworkers
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
1 Year of Front Desk Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
1 Year of Medical Office Experience
Insurance Verification 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
Additional Data:
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.