Referral Representative | FT | Days | Le Bonheur Call Center | Memphis

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is hiring a Referral Representative I to handle basic teleservice calls for physician referrals and appointment requests. You will model MLH Mission, Vision and Values and support patients and providers with courteous, accurate information.

Responsibilities include handling calls, determining needs, documenting details, scheduling appointments, and assisting patients and colleagues with available services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1-3 years customer service or call center experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Handle basic teleservice calls for physician referrals and appointments.
• Determine caller needs and provide accurate information and assistance.
• Document call details using established guidelines and schedule appointments.

Skills

Customer service

Call center

Verbal communication

Typing 25-30 wpm

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Referral Representative I processes basic but routine teleservice calls that involve physician referrals and appointment requests. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Referral Representative I processes basic but routine teleservice calls that involve physician referrals and appointment requests. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

What you will do

• Processes incoming teleservices calls that may be basic but routine and may involve physician referral, health information requests, physician-to-physician access, and service referral.
• Determines caller’s needs and provides requested information, assistance, or service. Uses interviewing skills to appropriately match information to caller’s needs as needed.
• Documents call information using established and somewhat complex guidelines.
• Processes specialized teleservice calls following pre-established guidelines. Processes calls that may include paging, outbound surveys, and appointment scheduling for patients.
• Offers assistance to patients, patient’s families, customers, physicians, and other referral sources. Provides assistance by providing information, printed and verbal, related to available services based on identified customer needs.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Customer service, collections or call center 1-3 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, management and physicians.
• Ability to understand moderately complex written materials, such as technical manuals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own work flow.
• Ability to type 25-30 wpm on computer.
• Ability to evaluate problematic situations and be able to adapt, respond to, and/or notify/advise appropriate staff in order to resolve the situation/issue.
• Demonstrates discretion in dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues.
• Proven record of providing excellent customer service both internally and externally.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.