Call Center Operator

Call Center Operator

Job Category: Office Support

Full-Time

Remote

Administration 501 Lapeer Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607, USA

Description

Essential Job Duties

1. Answers telephones promptly, and handles calls courteously, professionally and appropriately, including scheduling of patient appointments as directed. Screens calls to determine whether they are to be directed to a GLBHC site or handled by the call center. Takes messages for physicians and staff according to protocol.
2. Verifies insurance coverage and updates patient information.
3. Initiates phone reminders to patients prior to scheduled appointment.
4. Inputs data into the computer in accordance with GLBHC protocol.
5. Responsible for following Call Center procedures and protocols.
6. Serves as liaison between the public and GLBHC's site personnel.

Marginal Job Duties

1. Fills in for other staff as needed and qualified.
2. May assist with errands as assigned.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Associate degree in medical office professional (or similar field) required. Pertinent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Registered/Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
2. Licensure: N/A
3. Experience: Two (2) years previous call center experience, or similar field handling high volume incoming calls required. Two (2) years of previous experience in a medical office, medical billing or clinical setting preferred.
4. Skills: Typing, filing, computer, telephone etiquette and answering skills. Critical thinking skills essential. Ability to respond appropriately and consistently to Managerial directives. Bilingual preferred.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Able to communicate effectively with and relate to a diverse population in a professional and courteous manner. Flexible and able to function in a team setting. Ability to respond appropriately to all patients.
6. Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
7. Hours of Work: Full-time or part-time; Flexible and varied. Nights and weekends as scheduled. This position requires regular and timely attendance. Not eligible for telecommuting.
8. Travel: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned GLBHC office when Work-at-Home equipment is not functioning. Office location may change based on business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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