Patient Service Coordinator Call Center - Martha's Vineyard Hospital
The General Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary
SummaryUnder direction, receives incoming phone calls and online requests from both patients and referring providers interested in accessing care. Verifies patient information and utilizes decision trees and other guidelines to schedule patient visits and coordinate care. Ensures that patients, referring providers and other customers receive timely, efficient and high-quality service. This is a telephone/computer-based position; there is limited to no face-to-face interaction with patients or other customers.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Functions as the front line of the organization to coordinate registration and initiate scheduling for new patient appointments.
-Verifies and updates patient demographic, financial, and referral information into the computer in strict compliance with established department procedures for the purpose of scheduling of an appointment.
-Answers telephone, takes accurate and detailed messages using professional and courteous customer service techniques.
-Provides basic information and instructions to patients regarding the practice and Hospitals across the enterprise.
-Maintains confidentiality and privacy consistent with HIPAA guidelines.
-Completely and accurately transcribes call, referral and scheduling information
-Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of the Mass General Brigham Hospitals and ambulatory practices; supports ongoing communication and provides service recovery when needed with patients and referring physicians.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
customer service work experience, specifically in a contact/call center environment 0-1 year required experience in a medical office or health care setting, with Epic experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and general data entry concepts and search functionality.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with sensitive, confidential information.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to enter information accurately on paper and into electronic systems.
- Ability to handle a high volume of calls and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Requires ability to translate the request of the patient or referring office into the appropriate action – appointment scheduling or cancelling, message to the provider, update insurance or demographic information – using the tools and protocols available.
- Requires an in-depth knowledge of the referral triage processes and knowledge of insurance stipulations that may affect appointment scheduling.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
Grade
SM1207
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Summary
Handle patient inquiries, verify info, schedule appointments, provide customer service
Job title
Patient Service Coordinator Call Center
Experience level
0-1 years
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Onsite in Martha's Vineyard, no remote work allowed
Salary
$0k–$0k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Marthas Vineyard, Port Richey, FL 34668, USA