Call Center Patient Representative

Advanced Urology Institute; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaris Health is seeking a Call Center Patient Representative in Florida to professionally answer phones, schedule patient appointments, and accurately verify insurance information while updating demographics in real time.

You will register new patients, take messages, and address patient requests with empathy, using EMR systems and Microsoft Office, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and high standards of service across every interaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a busy medical office preferred.
• Adept at multitasking and delivering courteous, patient-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones promptly and professionally.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer-oriented

Detail-oriented

Verbal and written communication

Healthcare EMR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Call Center Patient Representative answers phones promptly and professionally, and is responsible for scheduling patient appointments, entering and updating patient demographic information, and verifying insurance information.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

• Responsible for acquiring critical demographic, financial, medical and insurance information from patients in a professional, courteous, caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Answers telephones in a professional manner.
• Schedules appointments.
• Takes messages for patients using electronic medical records.
• Verifies and updates patient demographic information.
• Registers new patients.
• Addresses patient requests and inquires.
• Resolves patient concerns.
• Returns calls as necessary.
• Updates registration and insurance information for existing patients.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Adept at multitasking.
• Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a busy medical office preferred.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%