Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

Select Physical Therapy Mission Valley – San Diego, California Select Physical Therapy Mission Valley is looking for a motivated individual to join our team. We have a strong connection with our local community and solid reputation with our patients and local referral sources. Our top candidates will have strong customer service, be well organized, flexible, and come to work with a big smile each day. Job Description When patients enter our centers 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: 7425 Mission Valley Road Suite 201 San Diego, CA 92108 Type of Employment: Full Time Hours: Weekdays, M–Th 8‑5, Friday 7‑1 PM Compensation: $21.00–$22.00/hour based on experience Why Join Us: (benefits for full‑time at 32+ hours/week) Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work‑life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection 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 Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required 1 Year of Front Desk Experience 1 Year of Scheduling Experience Preferred Qualifications 1 Year of Medical Office Experience Health Care Experience Physical Requirements Ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach consistently throughout a work day/shift Appropriate manual dexterity to enable typing (including 10‑key) throughout a work day/shift Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, safely, from ground to waist using proper body mechanics Ability to carry office supplies up to 10 lbs 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr