Patient Service Specialist Iowa City, IA Job Description When patients enter our center in Iowa City, 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.
Schedule: Center Location: 1555 SOUTH 1ST AVENUE IOWA CITY, IA ******** Type of Employment: Full Time Hours: Monday through Friday - - rotate between 7am-6pm Starting at $18.00/hour 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 Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required 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 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.
