Call Center Supervisor

Santa Cruz Community Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off from day one

Wellness reimbursement

Telecommuting stipend

Job summary

Santa Cruz Community Health is seeking a Call Center Supervisor to lead and coordinate patient access services at the Administrative Office in Santa Cruz. You will oversee daily call handling, scheduling workflows, and staff performance, while promoting timely, equitable care in line with PCMH and HIPAA standards.

Expect to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours, with a bilingual differential of $0.50 per hour for Spanish/English.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include call center experience in healthcare.
• Supervisory, mentorship and team leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare terminology.
• Ability to work with practice management and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Call Center team and ensure patient-centered service.
• Oversee call handling, scheduling workflows, and patient access support.
• Develop staff schedules and coordinate PTO and coverage.
• Train staff and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Site Operations Director and care teams to support patient flow.

Skills

Call center experience

Supervisory experience

Staff coaching

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in health or related field

Job description

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Call Center Supervisor

Full Time Management Santa Cruz, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1229

Salary Range: $28.09 To $33.95 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Call Center Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight of patient access services within Santa Cruz Community Health. This role ensures efficient daily operations while promoting timely, equitable, and patient-centered access to care in alignment with FQHC, HRSA, and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards.

The Supervisor leads staff performance, workflow coordination, and service quality while also serving as a subject matter expert and escalation point. This role supports a high-functioning team environment, reduces barriers to care, and ensures culturally and linguistically appropriate services for diverse patient populations.

Working collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams, the Call Center Supervisor monitors performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and helps implement strategies to enhance patient access, care coordination, and overall service delivery.

Classification: Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt

Location: Administrative Office

Reports to: Site Operations Director

Hours: Monday-Friday; 40hrs/week

Pay Range: $28.09-$33.95 per hour, DOE. Plus $0.50/hour bilingual differential Spanish/English.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous call center experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Previous supervisory, mentorship and team leadership experience, including staff support, coaching, and performance management.
• Desire to serve the community clinic population with excellent health care.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous healthcare experience, including knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology, procedures, and practice.
• Ability to work with practice management and EHR systems.
• Ability to work some evenings and some Saturdays.
• Excellent patient/customer service, communication and follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in health or related field.
• Knowledge of health insurance plans.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITES :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Leadership & Department Operations:

• Provide leadership to the Call Center team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and patient-centered environment.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient call handling, scheduling workflows, and patient access support.
• Develop and manage staff schedules, including PTO coordination and intra-day adjustments to maintain coverage.
• Ensure staff have the tools, resources, and training needed to perform effectively.
• Review, implement, and reinforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Collaborate closely with Site Operations Directors (SOD), Clinic Managers (CMs), and care teams to support patient flow and access.

Performance Management & Staff Development

• Support performance management processes, including annual evaluations, competency assessments, and coaching.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff to support performance improvement and professional growth.
• Partner with Call Center leadership to address performance concerns and contribute to improvement plans as needed.
• Promote a team culture that values communication, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Ensure coverage of responsibilities during staff absences.

Patient Access & Workflow Coordination

• Oversee scheduling processes, including new patient intake, follow-ups, and same-day access.
• Monitor call queues, voicemails, patient portal messages, and after-hours communications to ensure timely response.
• Identify and address barriers to care, including appointment access, language services, and care navigation.
• Monitor provider schedules for accuracy and efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between patients and care teams to support coordination and continuity of care.
• Support standardization and optimization of workflows across sites.

Quality Assurance & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor, analyze, and report on call center metrics and service levels.
• Conduct regular call quality audits and documentation reviews to ensure adherence to protocols and standards.
• Support quality improvement (QI/QA) initiatives related to patient access, satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Identify trends impacting access, no-show rates, and patient experience, and implement corrective actions.

Compliance & Patient Experience

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and organizational policies.
• Promote culturally and linguistically appropriate services and equitable access to care.
• Respond to and support resolution of patient concerns and complaints.
• Support data collection and reporting requirements, including UDS-related measures.

Operational Support & Subject Matter Expertise

• Perform high-level call center functions as needed, including scheduling, insurance verification, and message management.
• Utilize EHR and insurance portals efficiently to support patient access and operational accuracy.
• Serve as a resource for staff on workflows, systems, and patient service standards.
• Gather and communicate information effectively across departments.

Process Improvement & Organizational Support

• Identify workflow efficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new workflows and systems.
• Assist with meeting preparation, including contributing topics and feedback from the Call Center team.
• Attend meetings, training, and committees assigned.
• Encourage team engagement, open communication, and a positive work environment.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence.
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.

GENERAL JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK - Posses and utilizes knowledge of the job which is essential to perform the specific functions and related work.

QUANTITY OF WORK - Accomplishes an appropriate volume of satisfactory work under normal conditions. Ability to produce results.

QUALITY OF WORK - Consistently demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, neatness and dependability to produce work within acceptable standards.

TIMELINESS - Completes assignments on or ahead of schedule.

ABILITY TO LEARN NEW DUTIES - Interprets, learns and responds to instructions for new situations, procedures or methods.

JUDGEMENT AND COMMON SENSE - Decisions/actions are sound, including safety awareness.

COOPERATION - Willing to work with others toward common goals.

COMMUNICATIONS - Demonstrates relevance and clarity of written and oral expression. Effectiveness in exchanging ideas and information.

INITIATIVE - Ability to originate, develop or create new ideas or take steps to get things done.

PROBLEM SOLVING - Identifies and evaluates alternate solutions and selection of the most appropriate course of action.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY - Shows daily ability to be at work at scheduled time, including being prepared to work on time after breaks, meal periods, and other authorized absences from work.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being and work-life balance. Benefits are available to employees working 20 or more hours per week, and include:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Optional coverage: pet insurance and other supplemental plans.
• Coverage begins the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid time off and holidays starting on day one.
• 401(k) plan with 2% automatic enrollment and 2% employer match.
• Wellness reimbursement and telecommuting stipend (as applicable).
• License and certification fee reimbursement (as applicable).

Internal Staff: Internal staff who transition into this position will retain their current benefits, tenure, PTO accruals, and retirement matching as applicable, with no lapse in coverage.

Santa Cruz Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (W/M/V/D).