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Patient Service Representative
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$20 - $22 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Patient Service Representative
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
• The Patient Services Rep communicates with patients and staff using multiple advanced communication tools, including phone calls, online chats, emails, faxes or mail. • Answers and resolves patient inquires, in a professional, empathetic and patient-centered way, through the use of effective listening, written and verbal communication skills. • Utilizes established Practice guidelines to ensure patients issues are addressed in a timely manner and when necessary, transfers the call to the appropriate person at the Practice for additional consultation. • Uses a computerized scheduling system to schedule/reschedules appointments determining the right amount of time required for each patient appointment. • Provides accurate and detailed information and updates patients’ records, using Epic. • Provides detailed confirmation to the patient detailing where and when the appointment is, providing directions as needed, providing applicable and language specific home instructions as well as instructions for any required labs or imaging. • Identifies opportunities to improve the work processes and environment, and changes in Practice protocols; remains current on new developments in health care. • Escalates appropriately any issues that fall outside of an existing protocol or process to meet the needs of the patient. • Attends scheduled training sessions for phone support, customer service, systems upgrades, newly acquired clinical systems, additional practices or other relevant training sessions, as directed by manager. • Assists in the training/orientation of new personnel under the direction of a manager and/or supervisor. • Participates in staff meetings/is expected to identify process issues that are obstacles to providing a positive patient experience.
Job Requirements
- A minimum of a High School diploma/GED is required.
- Ability to explain complicated healthcare issues to patients with empathy and concern
- Ability to empathize with and coach the patient in navigating the healthcare system
- Effective interpersonal skills to with a diverse group of professional and personalities in a team environment
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate effectively with patients over the phone and in email and other communications
- Must be comfortable using multiple advanced communication tools, including phone calls, online chats, emails, faxes or mail.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Internet Explorer, MS Word, Excel & Outlook)
- Ability to document work in a professional and efficient manner.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, pharmacy
- contract increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- earned time cash out
- paid time off
- career advancement opportunities
- resources to support employee and family wellbeing
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