Call Center Specialist

Memorial Healthcare-posted 3 months ago
Owosso, MI
501-1,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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The Call Center Specialist is the main link between our external customers and Memorial Healthcare. The Call Center Specialist will serve as a role model to other employees for exhibiting excellent customer service skills and effective communication. The Specialist's primary responsibility will be scheduling procedures, tests and other services, to include coordinating multiple procedures to best meet the patient's needs and department availability. Information regarding the needed preparation for the appointments will also be provided to the patient and/or the physician's office. The Call Center Specialist will act as a liaison for all customers and be knowledgeable in organizational and community initiatives. S/he will also perform insurance verification, medical necessity and pre-registration job responsibilities. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, Memorial Healthcare's mission, vision, value statements, Standards of Behavior, policies and procedures, operating instructions, HIPAA Privacy and confidentiality standards, corporate compliance plan, code of ethical behavior and commitment to service excellence.
  • Applies excellent customer service skills while answering the phone to schedule procedures, tests or other services accurately and timely.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of patients.
  • Interviews patients and/or their family members, physicians and/or their office staff to accurately obtain data to schedule, register and obtain insurance verification.
  • Instructs patients and/or their family members and/or physicians and/or their office staff on the approved exam order and patient preparation.
  • Verifies patient insurance eligibility for services at the time of service or prior to, if services are pre-scheduled and require pre-certification or verification.
  • Pre-registers patients and follows medical necessity guidelines for Medicare's advance beneficiary notices and other payer requirements.
  • Is proactive in asking for patient liability in regards to copays, co-insurance and deductibles prior to services being rendered.
  • Can assist the patient and family by directing them for financial assistance.
  • Remains well versed in all computer applications as pertains to job responsibilities.
  • Acquires and maintains knowledge of all third party payer insurance information.
  • Participates in training programs and educational activities as indicated.
  • Provides creative problem solving when situations arise. Is proactive in potential difficult situations.
  • High School graduate or GED required and post-high school courses in medical terminology and/or anatomy and physiology or documented knowledge and experience required.
  • Associates degree preferred.
  • Documented excellence in customer service.
  • Professional telephone and written communication skills required.
  • Word processing and computer skills required.
  • Previous medical office, scheduling, insurance verification and/or registration experience required.
  • Displays professionalism to all internal and external customers.
  • Customer satisfaction oriented.
  • Excellent communication and grammar skills required.
  • Knowledge of insurance, billing, and payment methods preferred.
  • Ability to interact with the public in a calm and professional manner.
  • Familiar with the functions and locations of various departments.
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