About this role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Answer incoming calls professionally. • Verify and update patient demographics with each patient related call as needed. • Screen callers to determine caller’s needs. • Schedule, cancel, confirm or reschedule appointments according to the scheduling guidelines. • Transfer calls to the clinics according to protocol. • Answer caller questions according to protocol. • Take and forward messages to the appropriate party. • Provide exceptional customer service to all callers. • Maintain cultural sensitivity when dealing with customers and coworkers. • Respond to customer inquiries.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain a safe work environment by remaining informed of and compliant with the clinic’s safety policies, and in particular by application of safe practices in area of own responsibility. • Compliance: o Knowledgeable of and compliant with laws and regulations governing area of responsibility. o Responsible for reporting any potentially non-compliant conduct. o Cooperate fully with our Compliance Officer in upholding our Compliance Plan • Act as a team player in all work situations. • Always consider “what is the right thing” when making a decision. • Maintain a safe work environment. • Look for ways to improve job quality and create a fun work atmosphere. • Assist financial screeners with filing, copying and other office duties during lower call volume periods. • Build collaborative relationships with NTMs, financial screeners and front desk staff through strong communication. • May assist with training other Call Center Attendants. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested.
Requirements A. Education / Experience: • High School diploma or GED preferred. • One year phone service preferred. • One year medical facility preferred.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: • Fluent in both English and Spanish preferred. • Good telephone etiquette and excellent keyboard skills • Excellent grasp of call center guidelines, protocols and rules for scheduling and managing patients. • Excellent interpersonal skills enabling the person to be able to react effectively and calmly in emergencies and within strict guidelines. • The capacity to maintain the trust of the customers as well as customer confidentiality.