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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Call Center Specialist

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Healthcare customer service, inbound call center, and/or scheduling experience is preferred.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-volume Contact Center environment is required.
  • Knowledge of healthcare scheduling, registration, insurance, and physician specialties is preferred.
  • Ability to follow established scheduling guidelines, decision trees, and appointment protocols is required.
  • Knowledge of computers, telephone systems, electronic health records, and other department-specific applications is required.
  • Strong and accurate data-entry skills are required.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while performing Contact Center duties is required.
  • Ability to hear and speak clearly over the telephone for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to use office equipment, including computers, telephone systems, headsets, copiers, and other department-specific electronic applications, is required.
  • Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer functions throughout the workday is required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, providers, and staff is required.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all administrative, clinical, Human Resources, and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Actively support the mission, goals, and service standards of Capital Medical Group.
  • Receive and respond to patient calls in a timely and professional manner.
  • Handle patient requests for multiple medical practices while following established workflows and protocols.
  • Schedule appointments and procedures according to established scheduling guidelines and decision-tree workflows.
  • Complete new patient registration and update patient demographic and insurance information.
  • Verify insurance eligibility and provide patients with information regarding financial responsibility, as appropriate.
  • Enter and maintain patient information accurately in Epic.
  • Route calls, messages, and patient requests to the appropriate administrative or clinical department.
  • Provide accurate scheduling and service information to patients and other callers.
  • Promote patient access tools and online services, including MyChart.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
  • Work effectively with patients, families, providers, clinical staff, and other departments.
  • Support departmental and workflow changes as needed.
  • Meet departmental expectations for quality, productivity, attendance, and customer service.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a medical office, healthcare Contact Center, or other patient-facing healthcare environment is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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