Contact Center Advocate I

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Department: Contact Center

Schedule: Full Time (40 Hours/Week)

Location: Detroit/Remote

Shift: Days

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision, follows established protocols to schedule patient appointments for specified practice groups and/or multiple locations in a busy call center. Performs new patient registration; updates registration and insurance information; responds to telephone inquiries from all callers/customers; follows established protocols for prescription request and/or messaging. Advocates on the caller/customer behalf to ensure their needs are met. Acts as a welcoming front door for all callers/customers, instilling loyalty and anticipating needs, while providing efficient, effective customer relationship management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. Two years customer service experience. An Associate's degree in business or related field preferred. Previous HFHS clinical/customer service experience helpful. Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Maintains the established Quality Assurance & Workforce Adherence goals. Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must display strong listening skills. Must be willing to instruct others. Requires the ability to make sound decisions. Must be able to multi-task.