Inbound Customer Service Representative

Healthmark Medical; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Temple, Texas is seeking an Inbound Customer Service Specialist to join their team. This entry-level role involves handling high volumes of inbound calls regarding medical records requests and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude. Experience in a call center or medical office is preferred. This position offers a salary range of $17.00-$21.00, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a contact/call center environment preferred.
• Previous hospital/medical office experience a plus.
• Dependable and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls from patients and providers.
• Validate and authorize requests while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and de-escalate concerns.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Comfortable handling high volumes of calls

Ability to multitask

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Company

HealthMark Group is a leading provider of health IT solutions for healthcare providers across the country. By leveraging technology to reimagine the business of healthcare, HealthMark transforms administrative processes into seamless digital solutions. From HealthMark’s proprietary MedRelease platform for Release of Information, the company is pioneering an efficient, compliant, and patient-centric approach to support the entire spectrum of the patient information journey. HealthMark Group was founded in 2006 with corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX and has been named to both the Dallas 100 and the Inc. 5000 for multiple years in a row as one of the fastest growing companies in the region and in the country.

Job Description

HealthMark Group is growing and looking for bright, energetic, and motivated candidates to join our team. This is an entry level position and an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career with a fast-growing company. We are expanding rapidly and have created unique roles that need qualified candidates. This is primarily an inbound call-taking role within our Release of Information (ROI) department, where you will be the first point of contact for patients and customers requesting medical records. Alongside handling calls, you will assist with processing and fulfilling those requests efficiently and accurately as needed.

A Typical Day Includes

• Taking inbound calls from patients, providers, and partners regarding medical records requests
• Validating and authorizing PHI release over the phone
• Assisting with timely and accurate processing of requests off the phone
• De-escalating concerns and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction

POSITION: Inbound Customer Service Specialist

LOCATION: Temple, Texas

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 100% of the roles involves customer service and phone coverage
• Answer inbound calls from patients and healthcare providers, providing excellent customer service and information regarding release of information requests.
• Act as the primary phone contact for ROI inquiries, validating and authorizing requests while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Handle inbound calls and customer service inquiries, dedicating any idle time to processing requests, performing quality checks, and managing records.
  • Complete all incoming ROI requests in a timely and efficient manner.
  • This position must maintain 100% ROI Accuracy.
  • This position must complete all STATs within an hour and maintain a 24-hour turnaround time for all other ROI requests.
  • This position must keep all queues current.
  • Validates requests and authorizes for release of PHI according to established procedures.
  • Performs quality checks on all work to ensure the accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing.
  • Maintains confidentiality, security, and standards of ethics with the employer and medical records information during transport, storage, and disposal.
  • Complete legal affidavits and questions as needed.
  • Regularly scan ROI request into chart.
  • Abides by the ROI policy specific to both HealthMark and the client.
  • This position must maintain a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observe the dress code established by the client.
  • This position must maintain a clean and orderly work area. Ensure that records and files are properly stored before leaving the area and ensure adequate supplies to meet needs.
  • Maintain and update facility guide as needed.
  • Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful.
  • Follows-through as promised.
  • Proactive in identifying PT complaints with the ability to de-escalate as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with customers.
  • Achieve maximum customer satisfaction.

Qualities that the candidate for this position should include

• Comfortable and confident handling high volumes of inbound customer calls
• Strong communication skills with the ability to remain calm and empathetic on the phone
• Ability to multitask between phone conversations and administrative processing tasks
• Previous Experience in Contact/Call Center environment, managing high-call volumes preferred
• Previous hospital/medical office experience is a PLUS
• Fast learner
• Dependable
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Someone who strives to do more.

Salary

$17.00-$21.00 DOE

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all job-related responsibilities and requirements. The responsibilities and qualifications may be subject to change as the needs of the organization evolve.