Access/Outreach Specialist – Call Center Primary Care Rock Hill FT Days Position Available In York, South Carolina

Access/Outreach Specialist – Call Center Primary Care Rock Hill FT Days Atrium Health – 3.7

Rock Hill, SC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$35.9K – $40.8K a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Customer service Call center Medical office experience High school diploma or GED Appointment scheduling Associate’s degree Entry level Full Job Description Overview Job Summary Provides clerical support services in all areas of expertise and knowledge. Assists one or more groups of physicians, advanced clinical practitioners, providers, clinical, and non-clinical team members. Ensures competent and accurate appointment scheduling while maintaining the efficient flow of all incoming and outbound calls. Provides appropriate screening, handling and routing of incoming phone calls and ensures patient messages are taken appropriately with pertinent information. Initiates outbound calls per established work queues, lists and assignments. Essential Functions Answers inbound and/or places outbound telephone calls as assigned and appropriately directs callers and ensures all calls are handled efficiently and in a timely manner. Schedules various types of appointments for physicians, advanced clinical practitioners, and other clinicians, and communicates any necessary instructions to the patient. Contacts patients by phone to remind of upcoming appointment(s), to ask follow up care questions, and to provide special instructions if needed. Cancels and reschedules appointments as needed. Takes requests for refills, labs and test results, if required. Assists with patient message call backs and prescription refill questions. Organizes, expedites and follows-up on any paperwork related to patient care. Opens, sorts and distributes mail, correspondence, transcription, lab results and diagnostic testing as assigned. Assists with identifying and initiating necessary referrals for specialist appointments, procedures or tests. Physical Requirements Work consistently requires long periods of sitting, computer and phone use. Work requires some walking, standing, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Must have intact senses of sight, hearing and touch. Must be able to speak and articulate clearly. Works in a fast-paced environment. Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in healthcare related field preferred. Medical, secretarial, and/or customer service experience required. 1 year in a medical office or healthcare setting with experience in appointment scheduling and managing patient phone calls preferred. Experience as CMA/RMA, MOA or in a call center environment preferred.