Overview Patient Service SpecialistLocation: Chicago, ILThis position includes both front desk admin responsibilities as well as rehab tech tasks. Ideally, the candidate would have experience working in a PT clinic or has a degree or is working on a degree in the healthcare field/exercise science.Position Type: Part TimeSchedule: Monday-Friday (varied)Compensation: Starting at $17.00 - more based on experienceWhen patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center, we want them to have an exceptional experience – starting at the front desk. 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.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, translation companies, market operational leaders, and the business development team.Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals, and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED required.Preferred Qualifications:Pursuing a degree in a health profession.Previous Therapy 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 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr