Patient Relations Representative

Gastro Health • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Patient Relations Representative to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours. This role offers: A great work/life balance No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday Paid holidays and paid time off Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement Competitive compensation Benefits package

Requirements

• A high school degree or GED is required for this position.
• One year of experience in customer service and/or related clinical environment; working knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
• Dependability and Punctuality is Required
• Taking Initiative
• Must be able to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
• Medical terminology knowledge required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Sitting – 100%
• Computer (input patient info)
• Telephone usage (speaking with patient or referral Physician)

Nice To Haves

• working knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Access Center Representative is responsible for accurately and efficiently answering and completing calls that are received from patients, their caregiver, relatives and other members of the healthcare team while providing the highest level of customer service.
• This involves scheduling patient appointments, prioritizing patients’ health problems according to their urgency.
• Scheduling appointments- Accurate data input of date, time, location and provider name
• High use of Telephone – Answer calls immediately, use of proper telephone etiquette, professional and politeness always
• Remind Caller to arrive 15 to 30 minutes before appointment for completion of paperwork.
• Remind caller of cancellation/no-show policy
• Answer questions and offer other information as requested by the patient
• Direct calls to other departments in a calm demeanor and good judgement dealing with disgruntled patients
• Make reminder calls as requested
• Make rescheduling calls when required
• Understand when to escalate calls to triage nurse/practice manager or physician when necessary.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%
• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounts at local fitness clubs
• Discounts at AT&T
• Tickets at Work program that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED