Call Center Representative

Pueblo Community Health Center Inc; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Pueblo Community Health Center Inc is seeking a part-time Call Center Representative (bilingual preferred) to answer and direct calls, schedule appointments, and assist patients with inquiries. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in a medical office.

Spanish language ability is preferred, with strong communication and typing skills essential. The position reports to the Clinic Support Services Supervisor and offers a flexible benefits program for employees

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of medical office experience preferred.
• Experience scheduling appointments.
• Excellent public relations and communication skills.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Good typing skills and computer proficiency; knowledge of ten-key.

Responsibilities

• Answer multiple phone lines and route calls according to procedures.
• Greets callers as they contact the center by telephone.
• Respond to patients’ inquiries, requests and route to appropriate department.
• Accurately schedule all necessary appointments and update demographics/insurance information.
• Enroll new patients into the system for screenings and medical appointments.
• Process patient calls/messages using NextGen’s electronic system.
• Perform general office duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing skills

Computer skills

Ten-key

Confidential information handling

Public relations

Spanish preferred

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

NextGen system

Job description

Call Center Representative (Bilingual Preferred) – Part Time 20Starting Pay Range: $16.50 - $19.41 an hourPueblo Community Health Center offers a flexible benefits program to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.Benefit opportunities presently available to employees are listed below:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity PlanCafeteria 125 Flexible Spending AccountIn addition to the benefits available for purchase through the Cafeteria 125 plan, Pueblo Community Health Center offers supplemental insurances and generous paid time off benefits including holidays and personal time off (PTO). The organization also contributes to the employee’s tax-sheltered annuity plan after one year of service.Job Summary: Answer and direct telephone calls, schedule appointments, answer inquiries and questions, troubleshoot problems and provide excellent customer service, maintain confidentiality.Reports to: Clinic Support Services SupervisorSupervision Exercised: NoneEducation/Experience/License/Certification:High School Diploma or EquivalentA minimum of one year experience in a medical office preferredExperience in appointment schedulingRequired Travel: Infrequent travel may include limited local travelKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Good typing skills and computer working knowledge. Knowledge of ten-key machine. Ability to use routine office equipment, phone, copier, etc.Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information to communicate effectively on the telephone.Excellence in public relations and communication skills including identifying and responding appropriately to patient concerns.Conversational Spanish preferred (may be required depending on departmental needs) excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a multi-tasked environment.Essential to have ability to understand verbal information and instruction, exchange verbal information and to present information verbally.Essential to have ability to read and understand written materials, and to have ability to compose information and instruction in written form.Essential to have ability to memorize.Essential to have ability for reason mathematically and to have analytical and problem-solving skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ensure the function and activities of this department to embrace the philosophy, mission, values and Communicate with Heart service model supported by the Board of Directors of Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.Adhere to the guidelines and procedures of Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.Answer multiple phone lines and handle calls according to procedures.Greets caller as they contact the center by telephone.Respond to patients’ inquiries, requests, dispute over the phone, and route it to the appropriate department or staff.Identify and escalate priority issues.Accurately schedule all necessary appointments.Confirm daily appointments and update demographic and insurance information.Enroll new patients into the system in order to obtain necessary screening and medical appointments.Answers inquiries by clarifying desired information; researching, locating, and providing information.Provide coverage on holidays and during extended hours as needed.Perform general office duties such as recordkeeping, filing, copying, scanning, etc.Process patient calls and messages through NextGen’s electronic message/tasking system. Perform other duties as assigned.The above duties are not all inclusive and are not intended to limit or define the duties that may be assigned.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that are typically required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee frequently communicates with employees and the public while performing routine office tasks and must be able to exchange accurate information.The employee frequently retrieves and disseminates information using written materials and electronic devices.The employee frequently observes, receives and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources and identifies information by categorizing, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.The employee frequently operates computers and other office productivity equipment.The employee frequently remains in a stationary position while performing routine office tasks.The employee occasionally moves about the office; and positions self while performing routine office duties such as accessing files and operating equipment.The employee occasionally moves or positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while performing routine office duties such as opening file drawers, moving files, etc.Closing Date: Open until filled.Pueblo Community Health Center is a tobacco and drug-free workplace. EOEAApply online at Pueblo Community Health Center