Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

Patient Service SpecialistLocation: Durham, CT Type of Employment: PRN/Per diem (SUMMER POSITION) Schedule: Weekdays - Varies Compensation: $17/hour (pending experience) When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center in Durham, we want them to have an exceptional experiencestarting 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! ResponsibilitiesGreet 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 QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED required Health Care Experience Preferred Qualifications: 1 Year of Front Desk Experience Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans