Patient Service Specialist

OverviewPatient Service SpecialistChicago, ILLocation: 1002 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago IL 60614Position Type: Full TimeSchedule: Monday-FridayCompensation: Starting at $18.00 - more based on experienceWhen 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

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

Regular communication with parties such as attorney offices, insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team

Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications

QualificationsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications:

Health Care Experience

Pursuing a degree in a health profession

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 DataSelect 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.Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/309810/patient-service-specialist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=1374627814)Share this jobLocation US-IL-ChicagoExperience (Years) 0Category Administrative - Administrative ServicesStreet Address 1002 West Diversey ParkwayCompany RUSH Physical TherapyPosition Type Full Time