Patient Service Specialist Job Post Information* : Posted Date 10 hours ago(5/22/2025 6:51 AM) Job ID 330099 Location US-IL-Chicago Experience (Years) 0 Category Administrative - Administrative Services Street Address 8600 West Catalpa Avenue Min USD $15.00/Hr. Max USD $18.00/Hr. Job Post Information* : External Company URL www.selectmedical.com Location : Zip 60656-1116 Location : Street 27238 RJV - Bryn Mawr Overview

Patient Service Specialist

Chicago, IL

 

Looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and focused individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as, excels in time management, multi-tasking, and a faster paced environment. This employee will need to be able to fulfill 40hrs/wk in order to manage all front desk operations including but not limited to phones, scheduling, insurance verifications, faxing/scanning, quality assurance, cleaning/sanitizing, assisting with laundry, and patient aide work as appropriate.

 

 

Location: 8600 West Catalpa Avenue, Chicago IL 60656

Position Type: PRN

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: Hourly Rate - $15.00 - $20.00/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.  PRN / 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 and PRN employees.

 

 

When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy 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. 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! 

 

 

 

Responsibilities ResponsibilitiesGreet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and information about their next appointment as they check outSchedule patient appointments in person and via phoneCollect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verificationsRegular communication with parties such as therapists, insurance companies, attorney offices, translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team

 

Qualifications

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications:

1 Year of Front Desk ExperienceInsurance Verification Experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers and patientsAbility to multi-task phone, computer, and in-person interactionsAbility to use computer scheduling software (with appropriate training)Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directionAbility to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directionsAppropriate manual dexterity to enable typing (including 10-key) and mouse use throughout a work day/shiftAbility to walk, stand, bend, and reach consistently throughout a work day/shiftAbility to lift up to 25lbs, safely, from ground to waist using proper body mechanicsAbility to carry office supplies up to 10lbs Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans