<p>This centralized scheduling role based in San Antonio, Texas supports a multi-site rehabilitation and cardiac services network spanning 21 locations. The Patient Service Representative — Centralized Scheduling serves as the operational hub for coordinating initial therapy evaluations across physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation, handling a high daily volume of outbound calls and referral processing. The position is well-suited to a detail-oriented medical office professional who thrives in a fast-paced, phone-intensive environment and takes pride in connecting patients to the right care at the right time.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for this position (eligibility determined at offer)</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Centralized scheduling hub supporting 21 rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation locations across the San Antonio market</li> <li>High-volume outbound call environment: 120–150 patient calls per day to schedule initial evaluations</li> <li>Daily referral processing load of approximately 200 referrals — uploading, filtering, and routing to the correct discipline and therapist specialty</li> <li>Scheduling spans four service lines: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation</li> <li>Responsibilities include answering incoming calls, responding to voicemails, navigating multi-site scheduling logistics, and coordinating with Physician Relations Managers</li> <li>Works directly with referral sources and patients to obtain all necessary intake information and ensure accurate scheduling</li> <li>Operates within a large acute care and specialty hospital system with 52 hospitals across nine states, supported by robust administrative infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED required</li> <li>Preferred education: Associate's Degree from an accredited institution; graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential preferred</li> <li>Minimum experience: 2 years of medical office experience; completion of an externship with Healthlink may substitute for the 2-year requirement</li> <li>Preferred experience: 4 years of medical office experience</li> <li>Preferred certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)</li> <li>Required on hire: Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA); must hold AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire</li> <li>No additional required licensure or certifications beyond BLS</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptional combination of affordability, culture, and quality of life. The city is home to a rich history, a vibrant culinary and arts scene, world-class attractions including the River Walk and the Alamo, and a strong military and healthcare economy that provides long-term career stability. Outdoor recreation, warm weather year-round, and highly regarded school districts make San Antonio a compelling destination for professionals at every stage of their career.</p>