Call Center Contact Associate

Brown-University-Health-1; Warwick (RI); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brown University Health seeks a customer-focused scheduler to greet patients, register demographics, and schedule appointments according to provider guidelines. You will handle high volumes of inbound and outbound calls and maintain accurate patient accounts in the EMR system.

Excellent communication and data-entry skills are essential, as is the ability to work from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a professional demeanor and respect for patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Register patients and schedule appointments per templates.
• Handle high volumes of calls in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records in EMR system.
• Communicate between patients, staff and the public.

Responsabilités

• Register patients and schedule appointments following established templates.
• Manage large volumes of inbound and outbound calls.
• Resolve issues by clarifying and researching solutions, escalating as needed.
• Maintain interaction records in EMR for tracking.
• Serve as the central link between patients, medical staff and the public.
• Operate computer and IT equipment properly.
• Keep equipment operational by following procedures and reporting malfunctions.

Connaissances

Customer service

Data entry

Typing

Communication

English proficiency

Bi-lingual preferred

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

EMR software

Description du poste

SUMMARY

Effectively schedule patients into the practice management program respecting the scheduling guidelines for each provider and providing the utmost in customer service to our patients. Politely receive and generate phone calls for appointment requests and create complete patient accounts: demographic and insurance information. Highly organized in working referral lists to ensure timely scheduling of appointments. Expert handling of patient issues with excellent customer service skills and patient confidentiality are mandatory.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately register patients and schedule appointments following established schedule templates.
• Manage large volumes of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner.
• Resolve problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems.
• Maintain proper record of all interactions with customers in EMR for tracking purposes.
• Serve as a central link of communication between patients, medical staff and the general public.
• Operate computer and IT equipment properly.
• Keep equipment operational by following established procedures; reporting malfunctions.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and principles.
• Excellent data entry and typing skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions given in English.
• Bi-lingual is preferred but not required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers (patients, physicians, coworkers, supervisor, etc.).
• Ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with patients, their representatives, and other personnel/coworkers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Pay Range

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Warwick-400 Bald Hill Road - 400 Bald Hill Road Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

Work Type

M-F: 8am-4:30pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No