Medical Receptionist

SSM Health Care • Edwardsville, IL

229d • $18

About The Position

SSM Health Physical Therapy - Outpatient Division is seeking a Patient Service Specialist (PSS) for the Edwardsville, IL location. This is an entry-level position with a starting pay of $18 per hour, which may increase based on education and experience. The working hours are Monday to Friday, totaling 32 hours per week, with specific hours outlined for each day.

Requirements

• High School degree or diploma required
• Basic knowledge of computer skills including keyboard familiarity and word processing
• Office procedures, filing, verbal and written communication skills, fax, photocopy required
• Customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with staff members, supportive personnel, patients, physicians and community members required

Nice To Haves

• One year in medical office setting that required multitasking preferred
• Knowledge of health insurance preferred

Responsibilities

• Greets patients
• Answers phones
• Patient intake and data entry
• Insurance verification and pre-authorization
• Schedules patient appointments
• Operates front office of outpatient centers
• Supports therapists and therapy assistants
• Daily cash balancing and weekly banking deposits

Benefits

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Life and Disability protection
• Excellent Orientation Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED