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SSM Health

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

SSM Health, Fremont, California, us, 94537

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Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist Fremont, California 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. We prefer someone with experience but will train a fast learner who has the right personality to help patients and fit in with the current team.

Job Description When patients enter our 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. 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: 3905 Beacon Ave, Fremont CA 94538

Type of Employment: Part Time

Hours: Weekdays, Monday - Thursday 12-5 pm and Friday 12-4 PM

Compensation $20.00 - $22.00/hour based on experience

Fostering Well-Being We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.

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

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

Insurance Verification Experience

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 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 Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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