Call Center Agent - Healthcare

Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center in New York, NY is seeking a Call Center Agent to serve as the first point of contact for patients. The role emphasizes compassionate, confidential care and accurate data entry in our EMR system.

Applicants should have healthcare experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Hourly rate is $20, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience required, with proficiency in EMR systems.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to handle high-volume calls professionally.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-volume patient calls to schedule/ reschedule appointments.
• Aim for first-call resolution and connect patients to the right department.
• Use dual monitors and EMR to retrieve and enter information.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when updating patient records.
• Facilitate appointment process with demographic and clinical info.
• Coordinate with departments to minimize wait times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Call center experience

Excellent communication

EMR/EHR experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves all of the primary health care needs of families in the heart of North and Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide the most professional, courteous and highest quality health care, with dignity, to those we serve, especially the undeserved population, without regard for ability to pay.

We are seeking Call Center Agent to join our team! Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and a focus on quality patient care. Ideal candidates should be reliable, energetic, self-motivated, warm, upbeat and well-spoken. Candidates must have the ability to handle difficult situations with a smile, be able to give our patients the care and attention they deserve, be an energetic team player and be able to communicate effectively and multi-task. This role will be primarily working in the call center; however, the team members will be cross trained to work at the front desk if needed.

What You’ll Do

Be the helpful guide who serves as initial point of contact through our call center to register all new patients and direct current patients - utilizing skills of tact, compassion, and confidentiality in a professional manner. This position plays a key role in the efficient and effective clinical and administrative operations of the practice.

Previous Healthcare Experience, Including Proficiency With EMR Systems, Required

Hourly rate: $20 per hour

Responsibilities/Duties

• Manage high volume calls from patients requiring scheduling of appointments/rescheduling of appointments and provide / gather information needed to the right designated individuals.
• Strive for first call resolution, working to resolve member and provider issues as the point of contact. Transfer of calls ensuring patients are connected to the department/individual before releasing calls.
• Utilize dual monitors and leverage computer-based resources to find answers to customer questions
• Detail and gather information/notes taker to provide and relay message to the department/designated individual.
• Creates, updates, and accesses confidential patients’ data in EMR with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Facilitates the appointment process by gathering necessary demographic, referral source and clinical information, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
• Observes telephone flow; offering or requesting assistance as needed.
• Communicates with all departments effectively and efficiently to minimize wait times while providing high-quality customer service.
• All other duties as assigned by the manager.

Who You Are

• A great communicator with a friendly, professional phone presence.
• Detail-oriented and organized — ability to handle multiple calls and tasks with ease.
• A team player who thrives in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience with call centers and healthcare services a plus.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Hourly rate: $20 per hour

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Retirement Plan with discretionary Match, Free Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability, Transportation Plan, Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

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