What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Specialist position at RUSH Physical Therapy?
Overview
Patient Service Specialist
Chicago, IL
Location: 1214 W. Loyola Ct. Chicago, IL 60626
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Compensation: Hourly Rate - $18.50-$19.50/hour based on experience
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!
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
- Insurance Verification Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Health Care Experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers and patients
- Ability to multi-task phone, computer, and in-person interactions
- Ability to use computer scheduling software (with appropriate training)
- 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
- Appropriate manual dexterity to enable typing (including 10-key) and mouse use throughout a work day/shift
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach consistently 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
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.
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