PATIENT APT SERVICE SPECIALIST (13831)

Call Center AgentJob Summary:

Independently create and schedule appointments within the electronic medical record.
Gather patient-specific demographic and provider information; properly advise patients regarding the need for copayments, referral authorizations, and/or pre-service deposits.
Respond to and interact with a variety of individuals including patients, customers, referring physicians, Allied Health staff and family members.
Provide exceptional service; navigate multiple systems simultaneously and are available to talk with patients and healthcare professionals.
Work with several complex scheduling workflows, managing telephone calls, online requests, and/or fax requests.
Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

QualificationsEducation:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:
Two years of customer service experience in call center, physician's office, or retail/service industry.

Additional Skills/Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills required. Strong typing/computer skills required. Basic understanding of insurance terminology required.