Patient Access Associate (Full Time)

White Plains Hospital Inc; City of White Plains (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Associate to handle scheduling inquiries, registrations, and patient data updates in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication skills, prior customer service experience, and the ability to manage high call volumes with professionalism. This full-time daytime position supports the Patient Access Center and offsite practice scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Previous physician practice experience preferred.
• Previous call center experience preferred.
• Basic medical terminology, electronic scheduling, EMR experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Responds to multi-channel inquiries regarding appointments, referrals, refills, etc., following scheduling guidelines and clinical escalation protocols.
• Ensures proper patient identification, accurate demographics and insurance coverage, and updates patient medical records.
• Performs front desk duties, including scheduling and registration at offsite practices as needed.
• Maintains high level of customer experience and collaborates with colleagues and leadership to improve performance.

Connaissances

Customer service

Call center

Multitasking

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Electronic scheduling

Electronic medical records

Description du poste

Patient Access Associate (Full Time)### Patient Access Associate (Full Time)Apply: 44 S. Broadway: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR234649**City/State:**White Plains, New York**Department:**Patient Access Center\\_5**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI, VARIED HOURS**Scheduled Hours:**8 AM-4 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:**75**Pay Rate/Range:**$20.4737-$30.1987For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.**Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:**1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.2. Responds to multi-channel inquiries regarding appointments, referrals, refills, etc. in accordance with established scheduling guidelines and clinical escalation protocols.3. Remains aware of call queues and complete call processing in an efficient manner while maintaining high level of customer experience.4. Displays active listening, empathy, courtesy, and professionalism with callers and colleagues.5. Strives to resolve caller’s inquiries in a single interaction.6. Fulfills responsibilities to ensure proper patient identification, accurate demographics and insurance coverage, and managing/updating patient medical records.7. Performs general office/clerical duties at offsite practices as needed, including scheduling, registration, and other front desk duties.8. Provides feedback and collaborates with colleagues and leadership to improve departmental performance.9. Attends mandatory meetings/in-services and participates in workgroups or projects as assigned.10. Completes all annual mandatory requirements and conditions of employment. 11. Performs all other related duties as assigned.**Education & Experience Requirements** High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required Previous customer service experience required. Previous physician practice experience preferred Previous call center experience preferred Basic medical terminology, electronic scheduling, electronic medical record experience preferred**Core Competencies** Ability to speak, write, understand, and communicate in English language Ability to handle high volume of calls through the day Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and external constituencies Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision Flexible, organized and able to set priorities and manage time Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills (both verbal and written) Exhibit active listening, empathy, courtesy, and professionalism at all times**Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment** Ability to use computer for extensive periods of time May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Occasional lift and/or move of 15 to 20 lbs. Requires movement about the department as needed throughout the day Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to handle high call volumeWhite Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.