Medical Call Center Representative (Bilingual/Spanish)

Palm Beach Eye Center Inc.•Delray Beach, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

At Palm Beach Eye Center - Delray, we are seeking a Call Center Representative (“CSR”), responsible for effectively and clearly answering incoming calls, following proper phone etiquette, and in a timely and efficient manner, according to practice protocols. Will also be responsible for properly triaging all incoming calls, routing, and transcribing messages. The CSR will also schedule patient visits according to physician templates. (This is a Monday - Friday Day shift. No Weekends/No Holidays)This is an on-site position, NOT remote.Bilingual in SPANISH is preferred Understand the importance of work-life balance, we want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes exciting benefits such as: Excellent health insurance benefits Generous 401k matching program Paid time off Paid holidays Free counseling and support services Employee Perk Package and more... Supports the practice core values and mission statement to develop, enhance, and promote quality customer service through team effort. Exhibits flexibility, sensitivity, and respect while maintaining an effective working relationship with all team members. Maintains practice confidentiality, following HIPAA & OSHA guidelines, and follows the rules and regulations of the practice as documented in the practice employee manual. Assumes other duties as assigned. If you are seeking new adventures in patient care and have a passion for going above and beyond to ensure all our patients are given the best patient experience, then we want to hear from you... Please Apply! #INDOTHER

Requirements

Bilingual and fluent in Spanish
High school diploma or GED required
One year of experience as a Switchboard Operator experience, preferably in a medical office setting
Must be able to answer calls in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
Must have excellent oral communication skills with proper grammar and writing capability
Must be able to properly triage patient calls
Must have proficient computer skills
Must have excellent phone skills
Must have a hands-on working knowledge of the practice’s phone system
Must be able to problem solve effectively and efficiently
Must be detailed oriented
Must be team-oriented
Must be self-directed, highly motivated, able to multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time accurately and efficiently
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills
Must possess a caring, patient, and friendly attitude
Must have a complete working knowledge of all ophthalmic terminology and spelling

Nice To Haves

Experience in ophthalmology preferred

Responsibilities

Possesses a complete hands-on working knowledge of relevant appointment software.
Answers the telephone by the third ring according to practice protocols.
Maintains average wait time for each call to 30 seconds or less.
Properly triages all incoming calls to appropriate parties promptly according to practice protocols.
Accurately transfers messages to appropriate parties and relays messages immediately.
Maintains proper documentation.
Consistently demonstrates high customer service for patients, referral sources, and other parties that call the office.
Schedules patient appointments according to physician template and insurance needs.
Properly cancels appointments as needed.
Handles any patient or referral provider’s complaints with exceptional customer service.
Maintains proper standards of productivity as defined by management.
Exhibits professional demeanor with a positive, enthusiastic attitude when representing the practice.
Must attend all in-service and webinar training seminars as directed by the Office Manager.
Sets goals and objectives for professional growth. Reviews and revises goals on an ongoing basis.
Strong customer service skills.