Call Center Representative FT or PT WFH

Job Description

The Call Center Representative is responsible for answering phone calls, making and rescheduling appointments, answering patient questions and routing phone calls to the appropriate staff. This position requires fluency in both English and Spanish to serve our patients’ needs.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position is $22 per hour. WE offers competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 10 vacation days for first year employees, 12 paid holidays, sick leave, life insurance, retirement plan with match, employee assistance program and free employee parking.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

1 year of experience in a receptionist or similar role with customer service experience.

Prior work experience in Community Clinic or Doctor’s office preferred.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Answer calls within prescribed time and always maintains professional, effective and polite communication.

Appropriately route calls, takes complete messages.

Confirm patient eligibility for medical insurance coverage.

Make appointments for patients on the phone and confirm future appointments.

Help to ensure provider schedules are at capacity and rearrange patient visits when appropriate.

Assist in rescheduling patients.

Coordinates patient transportation.

Collects copayments and donations electronically.

Helps enroll patients into Patient Portal and support telehealth visit education when necessary.

Enters data in the computer system to update patients’ information.

Assist the clinician in following up with broken appointments, abnormal test results or routing follow-up care by contacting patients via telephone and documenting the information in the medical records and appropriate logs.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information and medical records according to HIPPA guidelines or according to our patient confidentiality policies.

Other duties as described.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

Ability to remain organized while managing multiple details.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Excellent customer service skills required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks while remaining calm and professional.

Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality practices. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol. Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.

Must be reliable and on-time.

Present a professional demeanor and appearance.