Patient Services Scheduler

Mental Health Cooperative•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! Patient Services Scheduler Care starts here. Be the steady, professional voice that helps people access the care they need. Every day at MHC, consumers, families, providers, and partners reach out for our help to navigate behavioral health services. Appointments must be scheduled, questions answered, and next steps clarified. How that first interaction is handled matters. As a Patient Services Scheduler you are the front door to care. You ensure calls are answered promptly, appointments are scheduled accurately, and consumers are connected to the right services with professionalism and compassion. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, service-oriented, and calm under pressure. You enjoy helping others, managing details, and supporting a fast-paced healthcare environment. Work Environment & Support This role supports all locations and works closely with clinic, enrollment, and care management teams. You are part of a collaborative operations environment where clear communication, teamwork, and reliability are essential. Training, coaching, and ongoing support are provided to help you succeed.

Requirements

People with experience working in healthcare call centers
People who enjoy helping others navigate healthcare systems
People who are detail-oriented, dependable, and organized
People who can manage multiple tasks while staying calm and professional
People who value clear expectations and measurable outcomes

Responsibilities

Serve as the First Point of Contact: Answer all incoming phone lines promptly, courteously, and professionally. Greet consumers warmly and route calls appropriately based on their needs.
Support Continuity of Care: Assist with insurance verification and eligibility checks. Identify and report coverage issues.
Deliver Excellent Service: Provide consistent, respectful customer service to consumers regarding their needs.
What Success Looks Like: Calls are answered quickly and professionally, creating a positive first impression. Work is done accurately with minimal errors. Consumers feel supported, informed, and directed to the right services. Meet or exceed key performance metrics while maintaining quality and service standards.