Serving as the first point of contact for patients by phone, the Medical Call Center Representative supports patient access through scheduling, appointment management, and general inquiries.
Requirements
- Answer and route incoming calls promptly and courteously.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments in accordance with established guidelines.
- Update and verify patient demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Provide accurate information regarding services, hours of operation, and locations.
- Handle patient inquiries, concerns, and basic complaints, escalating issues as needed.
- Open telephone encounters, refill requests, or route messages to the appropriate staff or pool.
- Assist patients with understanding payment policies and collecting co-pays when applicable.
- Track, document, and follow up on no-shows, cancellations, and rescheduled appointments.
- Contact insurance companies to verify patient coverage when necessary.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality at all times.
- Participate in training sessions and staff meetings to remain current on policies and workflows.
- Assist with patient outreach and contact
- Provide cross coverage for other Care Alliance staff as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement