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Cahaba Medical Care
Call Center Agent
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What they do
A Call Center Representative answers calls from customers or makes outbound sales calls. Responds to customer inquiries, provides information on products and services, and manages customer complaints. Records customer information and processes orders. May process payments. May use email to follow up on customer inquiries or calls.
$36,357 / year median in Alabama
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Position:
Call Center Agent Reports to:Call Center Manager Purpose:
Service Center agent will be responsible to accurately coordinate, schedule and complete registration for ambulatory outpatient visits. Responsibilities include collecting demographic and insurance information and collecting clinical information in response to scheduling questions. Representative will explain any patient preparation requirements and coordinate with clinics regarding protocols and modifications to scheduling protocols. Representative may also be expected to answer non-scheduling requests, as appropriate, or accurately transfer patients to the department able to answer their question. Responsibilities and Duties /Essential Functions:
- Prompt, regular attendance at the office
- Communicates daily with the Call Center Manager.
- Answer incoming calls within an acceptable timeframe and greet the caller in a friendly manner.
- Accurately coordinate and schedule ambulatory outpatient visits for assigned location(s) or types of care.
- Manage appointment reminders and make outbound pre-visit calls as needed.
- Reschedule and cancel appointments as required.
- Collect minimum data set and ensure it is accurately recorded in EHR
- Verify insurance and communicate any patient liabilities
- Provide concise and accurate information on next steps for care, and make it readily available when patient needs to reference it
- Answer patient questions and navigate callers to appropriate team for problem resolution or additional support when required
Requirements:
- Previous call center experience
- Strong computer skills
- Strong writing, typing and documentation
- Previous experience with electronic health record
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to listen and document simultaneously
- Ability to utilize call center telephone system
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required.
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Benefits covered by Employer
- 401k matched at 4%
- Gym Membership
- Paid holidays
- ETO