Temporary PSC Orthopedics-Podiatry
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Increased Summer Patient Volumes Job Summary Summary Under direction, receives incoming phone calls and online requests from both patients and referring providers interested in accessing care. Verifies patient information and utilizes decision trees and other guidelines to schedule patient visits and coordinate care. Ensures that patients, referring providers and other customers receive timely, efficient and high-quality service. This is a telephone/computer-based position; there is limited to no face-to-face interaction with patients or other customers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- customer service work experience, specifically in a contact/call center environment 0-1 year required
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and general data entry concepts and search functionality.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with sensitive, confidential information.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to enter information accurately on paper and into electronic systems.
- Ability to handle a high volume of calls and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Requires ability to translate the request of the patient or referring office into the appropriate action – appointment scheduling or cancelling, message to the provider, update insurance or demographic information – using the tools and protocols available.
- Requires an in-depth knowledge of the referral triage processes and knowledge of insurance stipulations that may affect appointment scheduling.
Nice To Haves
- experience in a medical office or health care setting, with Epic experience 0-1 year preferred
Responsibilities
- Functions as the front line of the organization to coordinate registration and initiate scheduling for new patient appointments.
- Verifies and updates patient demographic, financial, and referral information into the computer in strict compliance with established department procedures for the purpose of scheduling of an appointment.
- Answers telephone, takes accurate and detailed messages using professional and courteous customer service techniques.
- Provides basic information and instructions to patients regarding the practice and Hospitals across the enterprise.
- Maintains confidentiality and privacy consistent with HIPAA guidelines.
- Completely and accurately transcribes call, referral and scheduling information
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of the Mass General Brigham Hospitals and ambulatory practices; supports ongoing communication and provides service recovery when needed with patients and referring physicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
