CONTACT CENTER SPECIALIST I

Job Title: CONTACT CENTER SPECIALIST I

Description Employment Status:Full timeShift:Night (United States of America)Facility:2301 Brambleton Ave SW - Roanoke CP07 Carilion Medical Center.
Requisition Number:R162102 CONTACT CENTER SPECIALIST I (Open)
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:The Contact Center Specialist I is one of the first points of contact for patients and prospective patients with Carilion Clinic. Working in a call center environment, the Contact Center Specialist serves as a central link of communication between Carilion Clinic, patients, medical staff, and the general public.
Job Description

The Communication Specialist is one of the first points of contact for patients and prospective patients with Carilion Clinic. Working in a call center environment, the Contact Center Specialist serves as a central link of communication between Carilion Clinic, patients, medical staff, and the general public.

• Effectively communicates and demonstrates patient focused telephone etiquette to ensure an easy, empathetic, solution-oriented experience while answering and facilitating calls across the Carilion Clinic service area. Calls are received, screened, and routed quickly and appropriately based on the facility called and the callers need. Expedites customer inquiries, requests, and/or complaints using excellent public relations skills.

• Answers after-hours calls for physician practices, paging on call providers using a secure messaging platform.

• Receives and processes clinical codes and hospital emergencies by notifying appropriate personnel, following established protocols and procedures. Prioritizes calls and notifications correctly and promptly while rendering good judgment. Recognizes, reports and records emergency events. Follows up on all events to ensure that the necessary individuals and teams responded.

• Confirms appointments and provides basic appointment information after properly authenticating patients to ensure the protection of private health information.

• Demonstrates proficiency and skill in responding to multi-channel communications. Maintains acceptable call metrics including average speed of answer, average handle time, and AUX ratio.

Work is performed in a busy call center environment. To provide exceptional service, the Contact Center Specialist is required to navigate multiple systems simultaneously and is expected to be available or talking with patients and healthcare professional's 80 percent of the day, with the ability to service inquiries without consultation. Average incoming call volumes can exceed 100 calls per hour during peak call-time. Position may be eligible for and/or required to telework based on work team and business need. Work may be stressful at times and can directly impact patient care. Hours may vary and additional time or overtime may be required to meet workload requirements.

Schedule - Department:

• Monday-Friday: 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.

• Every other weekend: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

• On-site - non-remote (Carilion Park View - Roanoke, VA)

• Department (Carilion Direct - Hospital Call Center)

What We Require:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: None.

Other Minimum Qualifications: A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, manage difficult and emotional situations, remain calm under stress, display empathy and maintain positive communication is required. Must have strong keyboarding and computer skills.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$16.18 - $22.65

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

KIMBERLIE GONCE

Recruiter Email:

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For more information, contact the HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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