Access & Outreach Specialist SE- Atrium Health Concord Behavioral Health

Hugh Chatham Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Concord site is seeking a full-time Medical Office Assistant in the GCMG Psychiatry: Concord - Behavioral Health department. The role involves answering calls, scheduling physician appointments, communicating instructions to patients, and supporting referrals and labs.

The position requires a high school diploma, with preferred associate-level healthcare experience. 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with benefits including health and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in medical office settings and patient scheduling is preferred.
• Experience CMA/RMA/MOA or call center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers inbound and outbound calls efficiently and directs callers appropriately.
• Schedules appointments for physicians and clinicians and communicates instructions to patients.
• Contacts patients to remind about appointments and handles reschedules.
• Takes requests for refills and lab results; assists with patient message backs.
• Organizes paperwork related to patient care and processes mail and lab results.
• Identifies referrals for specialists or tests as needed.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Appointment scheduling

Patient follow-up

Documentation handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Medical office software

Job description

Department

02040 GCMG Psychiatry: Concord - Behavioral Health

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday 8:30 am till 5 pm

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Essential Functions

• Answers inbound and/or places outbound telephone calls as assigned and appropriately directs callers and ensures all calls are handled efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Schedules various types of appointments for physicians, advanced clinical practitioners, and other clinicians, and communicates any necessary instructions to the patient.
• Contacts patients by phone to remind of upcoming appointment(s), to ask follow up care questions, and to provide special instructions if needed. Cancels and reschedules appointments as needed.
• Takes requests for refills, labs and test results, if required. Assists with patient message call backs and prescription refill questions.
• Organizes, expedites and follows-up on any paperwork related to patient care.
• Opens, sorts and distributes mail, correspondence, transcription, lab results and diagnostic testing as assigned.
• Assists with identifying and initiating necessary referrals for specialist appointments, procedures or tests.

Physical Requirements

Work consistently requires long periods of sitting, computer and phone use. Work requires some walking, standing, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Must have intact senses of sight, hearing and touch. Must be able to speak and articulate clearly. Works in a fast-paced environment.

Education, Experience And Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in healthcare related field preferred. Medical, secretarial, and/or customer service experience required. 1 year in a medical office or healthcare setting with experience in appointment scheduling and managing patient phone calls preferred. Experience as CMA/RMA, MOA or in a call center environment preferred.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.);

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.