Job type / schedule:
Part or Full time Administrative Assistant needed for a solo practice Physical Therapy clinic located on Ballas Road in West County.
Position summary:
This position is designed to relieve the therapist from management of clerical, administrative and business detail as necessary. Position requires friendliness and good communication skills, strong work ethic, ability to multitask and work with the therapist. The hours are generally 9:00 \- 5:00 p.m.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Answer the phone, schedule patients, call insurance companies for pre\-certification and eligibility, collect payments, perform data entry of patient information into the computer, call for lapsed payments, maintain patient charts, opens mail, control office filing system, assist with insurance billing and process records requests.
Physical demands and working conditions:
Lifting is restricted to 20\#. The majority of the position is sitting at a desk performing paperwork and computer data entry with frequent standing.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience and required skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Positive attitude and empathy towards people.
Reasoning skills and ability to multitask.
Able to work on a computer.
Patience when working with patients who are in pain and calling health insurance companies for benefits.
Pay: $15\.00 \- $16\.00 per hour
Work Location: In person