Patient Engagement Partner, Access Center

Job Description:Answers incoming calls and performs a variety of actions including scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments within established time frames and protocols in a fast paced, high volume Access Center environment. Determines how requests should be handled using expert questioning techniques to determine how a request should be scheduled. Verifies and updates patient demographic and insurance information. Creates a positive patient experience at every encounter, attempting to resolve any issues or concerns of the patient at the time of the phone call. Manages and works referral work queues when assigned and provides supplemental inbound patient call support during high volume times using (and vice versa). Actively participates as a team member in resolution of problems as they are identified. Escalates any scheduling or insurance issue to the Patient Engagement Supervisor or Patient Engagement Manager to resolve. Consistently meets productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards as set by the Access Center. Works with designated clinical partners to establish and maintain appropriate appointment scheduling protocols. Consistently acts to build positive relationships with our clinical partners. Requirements:High School diploma or equivalent required Previous general computer experience with data entry required Minimum 1-2 years of demonstrated customer service excellence in a contact center preferred Previous healthcare experience with medical terminology preferred Previous experience with electronic medical record (EMR) preferred Benefits:Health insurance Retirement plans Paid time off Flexible work arrangements