Healthcare Call Center Representative (Temp-to-Perm)

Patient Engagement Advocate (Healthcare Call Center Representative)State of Location: TexasAt Ivy Rehab, we're "All About the People"! As a Patient Engagement Advocate (Healthcare Call Center Representative), you will play a crucial role in our mission to help enable people to live their lives to the fullest.Join Ivy Rehab's dedicated team where you're not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.Job Description:Assignment: Temporary (90-Day Assignment) with Opportunity to Become PermanentSchedule: Full-Time Hours (40 hours per week); must be available Mon-Fri 7am-7pm ESTYour responsibilities will include:Effectively listen and address patient needs to convert an inquiry to a booked appointment, while also achieving high patient satisfaction scores.Engage with patients in an empathetic and caring way that puts their needs first. This is particularly important if someone is in pain or frightened. Demonstrating a caring attitude will go a long way towards providing reassurance and comfort to ensure the patient's needs are handled with care.Leverage technology and knowledge base content modules to provide an experience that "feels local" from giving pinpoint directions, to sharing information about a specific provider or clinic. Avoid "us vs them" approach and demonstrate an inclusive "we" mentality.Collaborate and provide feedback to the marketing, operations, and technical teams as well as clinic staff to implement ongoing improvements which revolve around enhancing the patient experience.Collaborate with your supervisors and peers to identify and quickly resolve issues, recommend new approaches to strive for best practices.Work with patients if a clinic does not have enough near-term availability to offer them alternatives at other nearby clinics.Effectively inform and educate patients on insurance and about our financing/payment plan options.Properly set expectations with our patients in terms of what they can expect at their appointment and any other details that will facilitate a positive experience.Follow protocols for information capture and effectively categorize and disposition interactions in an accurate manner. This will enable accurate data analysis and result in feedback to our clinics or support services staff that is designed to improve the patient experience and accelerate growth.Achieve Key Performance Indicators: efficient handle time, productivity in terms of number of calls handled, conversion rates, patient satisfaction scores, accurate info capture, schedule adherence, etc.May work in other channels such as outbound, email, chat, etc.Perform other duties as assigned.To excel in this role, you should possess :High School/GED or equivalent; College degree is preferableMinimum 2-3 years customer support experience and at least 1 year inbound contact center experience required including experience multi-tasking across multiple systems/appsMinimum of 1-2 years in a sales-oriented role, with a preference for candidates with experience in a call center or telesales environment.Minimum Internet speeds of 10 Mbps upload and 150 Mbps down load; Latency <50 ms; and Packet Loss <2%Preferred typing aptitude of 50-70 WPM.Experience working in positions where success is measured by meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Demonstrated tenure in previous positions of at least 2-3 yearsMust have a dedicated, quiet workspace at home (with a door) to work without distractionsMust be able to provide a reliable high-speed internet connection for remote workExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with patientsStrong verbal communicator (very clear enunciation, ability to influence/persuade/engage, embody passionate spirit of helping people get the care they need)Attention to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentMust be technically savvy, with demonstrated experience working with multiple systems and appsWe welcome you to apply if you hold the following attributes:Good listenerCollaborative and team playerAbility to display caring attitude and be empatheticMulti-task-carry on engaging conversation while following proper protocols for information captureReceptivity to coaching as well as understanding your strengths and opportunities for developmentWhy choose Ivy ?Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. Ivy Rehab