Customer Service Representative
Northwell Health
Customer Service Representative
Northwell Health
Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut
Job Description
Manages patient calls to the Health System's enterprise-wide centralized call center. Assists with appointment scheduling, messaging physicians (test results, clinical advice, medication request, etc.), and patient navigation to support Health System goals. Fulfills patient needs, resolves issues, and ensures patient satisfaction.
Job Responsibility
1.Interacts with patients and caregivers via phone to provide best-in-class patient experience through the Health System's centralized call center. Performs a variety of technical service/support duties that may require practical or specialized knowledge.
2.Respond to inbound and outbound patient calls related to scheduling, messages to physician (test results, clinical advice, medication request, ect.), and other patient requests.
3.Follows standard escalation process for patients experiencing clinically urgent issues.
4.Escalates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior team members for direction or subject matter expertise on new or unprecedented assignments.
5.Accurately schedule patient appointments in a complex care setting using guided decision support technology.
6.Fully register and verify insurance eligibility.
7.Exercises independent judgment on basic or moderately complex issues regarding job and related tasks.
8.Assesses the callers need, responds with critical judgment, and ensures the appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue.
9.Provides first call resolution and advocates for patients/care givers.
10.Proactively monitors areas of concern or uncertainty related to access issues and suggest possible resolutions to optimize best outcome.
11.Supports revenue cycle goals by minimizing potential financial risk through accurate patient insurance and demographic registration activities.
12.Maintains patient health information and protects confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
13.Promotes a positive and productive environment, supporting teamwork and communication.
14.Identifies specific patient needs and uses the appropriate call handling technique practices while supporting the patient on how to navigate the health system.
15.Uses documented procedures, policy manuals, knowledgebase, and other reference materials to assist in answering various general inquiries and issues.
16.Documents inquiries, issues, transactions, and other relevant information for health system tracking.
17.Communicates clearly and timely with patients and interfaces with practices.
18.Performs other related duties pertinent to delivering an easy and complete experience for the patient.
Job Qualification
• High School Education or equivalent, required.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Minimum Salary/Range*: 39,290.0000
Maximum Salary/Range*: 59,800.0000
Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut
Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.
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