Patient Access - Call Center Representative (Remote)

Brave Health; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brave Health is seeking an Access Counselor to assist patients in navigating healthcare services. This full-time role focuses on engaging with patients, managing communications, and upholding compliance standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance benefits

Vacation, Holiday and Sick time

Monday - Friday schedule; No on-call or weekend shifts

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years in a patient-facing healthcare role.
• Tech-savvy with ability to manage multiple systems.
• Experience in appointment scheduling and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients to drive engagement and schedule appointments.
• Educate patients about healthcare services.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical proficiency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

EHR systems

Google Suite

Job description

Why We're Here

At Brave Health, we are driven by a deep commitment to transform lives by expanding access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. By harnessing the power of technology, we break down barriers and bring mental health treatment directly to those who need it most—wherever they are. As a community health-centered organization, we are dedicated to ensuring that no one is left behind. Nearly 1 in 4 people in the U.S. receive healthcare through Medicaid, yet two-thirds of providers don’t accept it. Brave Health is stepping up to close this gap by making mental health care accessible, affordable, and life-changing for all.

Job Overview

As an Access Counselor, you will serve as the primary point of contact for patients, playing a vital role in guiding them through their healthcare journey. You will manage inbound communications from prospective and established clients as well as facilitating outbound phone calls, text messages and emails which will provide education on services, scheduling appointments, and assisting with pre-appointment form completion. By troubleshooting technical issues, verifying insurance, and maintaining accurate patient records, you will ensure a seamless experience while upholding HIPAA compliance. As the face of the organization, your focus on patient engagement, satisfaction, and timely problem resolution is essential in delivering high-quality virtual healthcare services.

Pay Rate

The starting pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Interact with current and prospective patients to drive engagement and schedule appointments.
• Educate patients about healthcare offerings, including services like BPS assessments and medication management.
• Perform initial patient screenings and provide information on healthcare services.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to build relationships and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Handle high volumes of inquiries and outreach follow-up via phone, text, and email related to appointment scheduling, rescheduling, and administrative matters.
• Maximize provider schedules by efficiently scheduling appointments and reducing no-show rates.
• Maintain patient charts by documenting demographic and insurance information and ensuring form completion.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and assist with troubleshooting during the virtual care process.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years in a full-time, patient-facing role in a healthcare setting
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to self-teach new platforms and work across multiple systems/applications simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to screen patients over the phone and provide accurate, satisfactory answers to queries and concerns
• Calm and professional demeanor during all patient interactions, especially with those dealing with addiction or mental health disorders
• High sense of urgency and the ability to independently manage time and resources to meet deadlines
• Experience in appointment scheduling and patient communication, ensuring high attention to detail and accuracy
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Effective problem-solver, able to think quickly on your feet
• Passion for increasing access to high-quality, affordable behavioral health care
• Familiarity with Google, EHRs, HIPAA compliance, and 42 CFR regulations
• Eligibility to work in the United States. We are not able to provide or assist with visas or attaining work eligibility
  
  

What We Offer

Brave Health provides its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• W2, Full-time hourly position
• Monday - Friday schedule; No on-call or weekend shifts
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance benefits
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick time
  
  

Brave Health is very proud of our diverse team who cares for a diverse population of patients. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.