Patient Services Representative
San Antonio, TX, United States
JOB SUMMARY
The Call Center Patient Services Representative is the voice of the company, providing the highest levels of courtesy, respect, and customer service during inbound calls from patients needing to schedule appointments with a medical provider. This position handles all aspects of patient scheduling and is a front-line representative of the practice.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Respond to incoming phone requests from patients, pharmacies, physicians' offices, and hospitals.
Collect and verify patient demographics, insurance, and other relevant information.
Work with patients to identify the most appropriate location, physician, and appointment time.
Accurately document all patient requests and information
Ensure call efficiency while maintaining excellent patient service
Assist with incoming physician referrals
Other functions and Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES Patient & Customer Focus
Ethical Conduct
Flexibility
Initiative
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Stress Management/Composure
QUALIFICATIONS
Required High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Minimum three years customer service experience
Inbound call-center experience
Medical experience
Keen attention to details
Adept at creative problem-solving
Ability to empathize with patients in need of care
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and adaptability
Preferred Experience with adherence to KPIs/Metrics (Average Handle Time, Calls Per Hour, Hold Time, Quality Rating, schedule adherence)
HIPAA compliance
Bilingual/Spanish