Patient Service Specialist
Location : 884 Rand Rd, Lake Zurich IL
Position Type : Part Time
Schedule : Weekdays
Compensation : Hourly Rate - $16.00 - $19.00 / hour based on experience
Fostering Well-Being : We offer benefits which support the financial, work / life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
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.
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
- Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications
- Regular communication with parties such as therapists, insurance companies, attorney offices, translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED required1 Year of Medical Office ExperiencePreferred Qualifications :
1 Year of Front Desk ExperiencePhysical Requirements :
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers and patientsAbility to multi-task phone, computer, and in-person interactionsAbility to use computer scheduling software (with appropriate training)Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directionAbility to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directionsAppropriate manual dexterity to enable typing (including 10-key) and mouse use throughout a work day / shiftAbility to walk, stand, bend, and reach consistently throughout a work day / shiftAbility to lift up to 25lbs, safely, from ground to waist using proper body mechanicsAbility to carry office supplies up to 10lbsEqual Opportunity Employer / including Disabled / Veterans