Customer Service Coordinator I

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-one benefits

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Career growth

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a part-time Customer Service Coordinator I to support patients through the healthcare system. You will handle inquiries, schedule, verify insurance, and help residents navigate referrals with courteous, accurate service.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data entry, and collaboration with care teams. Hours are 24 per week, 10:30 AM–7:00 PM, every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of customer service or call center experience preferred.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and inquiries from patients and direct to appropriate staff.
• Provide courteous, accurate information and assist with problem resolution.
• Assist with scheduling, insurance verification, and referral processing per protocol.
• Enter and review patient registrations and data with attention to detail.
• Coordinate with care teams to ensure smooth patient flow and communication.
• Assist with billing-related questions and collect payment information as needed.
• Support mail, fax, and electronic communications and route to correct departments.
• Maintain professional demeanor and adhere to hospital policies and patient privacy standards.

Skills

Customer service

Call center experience

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Customer Service Coordinator IApply: Lowell General Hospital: Part time: Posted Today: R26830Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. **Job Profile Summary** This role focuses on performing activities associated with evaluating, developing, recommending, implementing, and carrying out the policies and procedures related to the delivery of high quality patient care. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Customer Service duties: Guides the patient through the healthcare system and works to overcome obstacles that are in the way of the patient receiving the care and treatment they require. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is routine or follows standard procedures, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. **Job Overview**This position functions as a key communicator. Promotes company’s commitment to superior customer service. Proactively and reactively seeks appropriate solutions to potential and existing service issues. Identifies root cause issues and works diligently and cooperatively to minimize or eliminate issues leading to the successful completion of the referral. This position is responsible for the ongoing and uninterrupted flow of information through face-to-face interactions and through phone calls. Performs routine duties that require exceptional computer skills, and proper etiquette. In addition to answering inquiries, this position may be responsible for the accurate and complete collection and capture of patient registration data. Reviews and verifies scheduled ambulatory visits, confirms that valid insurance coverage exists, that a referral is authorized for specialty visits, and the accuracy of primary care physician data for all managed care patients. Provides excellent customer service to our patients to promote a positive experience.**Job Description****Preferred Qualifications:**1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. One (1) year of customer service or call center experience.3. Bilingual**What We Offer**Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one403(b) retirement with company matchTuition reimbursementFree on-campus parkingCareer growth opportunitiesGuaranteed hours and set schedule **Location:** Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA **Hours:** Part-Time, 24 hours Weekly, 10:30AM-7PM. Every other weekend (Sat-Sun) and every other holiday is required. **Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.1. Acts polite and courteous to patients and customers when interacting with customers and patients. Provide excellent customer service and problem solving when issues arise with either housekeeping, transport, or food service requests2. Answers and analyzes requests and handle as needed – further research may involve interacting with area staff, supervisor, manager, another hospital departments or patient advocate office.3. Answer calls that come in to the call center and dispatch these calls out to the appropriate service and/or staff member. Receives and transfers calls to appropriate personnel. Provides follow up calls as needed.4. Receives and records messages in accordance with guidelines of job scope to appropriate personnel.5. Monitors phone, fax systems, and mail inquiries for resolution. Resolve or direct returned mail to proper staff member.6. May interacts with billing and collection agencies. Identify patient issues/disputes, account holds and payment plan questions and assist with resolution.7. May provide requested billing, demographic information to physicians, ambulance companies and other partners as requested via the telephone following hospital protocol.8. May posts patient credit card payments as requested over the telephone to appropriate accounts via the hospital system9. May research self-pay credit balances and prepare for check refunds, refund of credit card payments through current system as required or transfer payments to other open accounts per hospital procedure.**Physical Requirements:**1. Normal office environment.2. There is little discomfort due to dust, dirt or other environmental factors.3. Constant contact with patients, internal and external physicians, payers and managerial staff either in person or via telephone.**Skills & Abilities:**1. Strong customer service skills including excellent interpersonal and telephone skills.2. Ability to deal effectively with upset or difficult patients.3. High degree of tact is necessary due to frequent interaction with patients, insurance companies, and staff of all levels.4. Understanding of medical terminology5. Thorough knowledge and understanding of health care delivery systems with special emphasis on the referral management process for managed care providers.6. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to perform accurate data entry.7. Ability to communicate, read, and write in English. **About Lowell General** For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.**Magnet Designation:** The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with **Magnet Recognition** for excellence in nursing care, our **fourth designation achieved in March 2025!** The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.**Pay Range:**$17.00 - $20.02*based on full-time equivalent*