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Summa Health

Patient Registration, Telephone Operator Liaison

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What they do

A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.

$38,419 / year median in Ohio

-18% projected decline

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Job Description

Patient Registration, Telephone Operator Liaison Summa Health - 3.5 Akron, OH Job Details Full-time $17.43 - $20.92 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Typing Medical terminology Full Job Description Summa Connect - 1:30pm-10:00pm Full-Time, e/o Weekend & Holiday Rotation Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Assists callers and/or patients in the following capacities: way-finding, appointment scheduling, pre-service registration, insurance verification, co-pay collection, physician referral, initial screening of patient sign/symptoms, class scheduling and any other questions or concerns. Performs patient information queries, answers general information questions. Provides a high level of customer service to present a positive impression of Summa Health.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education Required:
High school diploma/GED required Post high school level coursework in healthcare, accounting, business, public relations or related field.
Experience and Training Required:
One (1) year experience performing customer service or general office support experience in any industry. Contact or call center experience preferred. Experience in Registration, Insurance Verification/Pre-Certification, Financial counseling, Patient Accounts a plus Ability to pass typing test administered by Human Resources of 25 WPM Ability to pass medical terminology exam administered by
Human Resources Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
Population Specific Competency:
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. Knowledge of keyboard with high accuracy and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) Demonstrates communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well within a team environment by offering and accepting honest and constructive feedback, supporting team goals, encouraging fellow team members. Ability to be highly motivated, work independently, make decisions, and work in a fast-paced stressful environment. Attentiveness to detail.
Organizational Competencies:
Appearance, Attitude, Courtesy, Concern, Communication, Teamwork, Safety.
Functional Competencies:
Customer Service Orientation, Access Operations, Quality & Compliance Management, Physician & Patient Relations, Documentation & Reporting, Employee Engagement Personal Attributes:
Customer Focus, Adaptability and Flexibility, Ability to understand and follow directions, Communication, Professionalism, Enthusiasm, Positivity, Integrity/ethical standards, Results-oriented, Organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Level of Physical Demands:
Ability to sit for extended periods up to 10 hours Work every other Weekend, evenings, and holidays as assigned Reliable Transportation required Ability to adjust work hours to meet business demands as required Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $17.43/hr - $20.92/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay