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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Customer Service Representative

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePlainview, NY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High School Education or equivalent, required.
  • 1-3 years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Respond to inbound and outbound patient calls related to scheduling, messages to physician (test results, clinical advice, medication request, ect.), and other patient requests.
  • Follows standard escalation process for patients experiencing clinically urgent issues.
  • Escalates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior team members for direction or subject matter expertise on new or unprecedented assignments.
  • Accurately schedule patient appointments in a complex care setting using guided decision support technology.
  • Fully register and verify insurance eligibility.
  • Exercises independent judgment on basic or moderately complex issues regarding job and related tasks.
  • Assesses the callers need, responds with critical judgment, and ensures the appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue.
  • Provides first call resolution and advocates for patients/care givers.
  • Proactively monitors areas of concern or uncertainty related to access issues and suggest possible resolutions to optimize best outcome.
  • Supports revenue cycle goals by minimizing potential financial risk through accurate patient insurance and demographic registration activities.
  • Maintains patient health information and protects confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
  • Promotes a positive and productive environment, supporting teamwork and communication.
  • Identifies specific patient needs and uses the appropriate call handling technique practices while supporting the patient on how to navigate the health system.
  • Uses documented procedures, policy manuals, knowledgebase, and other reference materials to assist in answering various general inquiries and issues.
  • Documents inquiries, issues, transactions, and other relevant information for health system tracking.
  • Communicates clearly and timely with patients and interfaces with practices.
  • Performs other related duties pertinent to delivering an easy and complete experience for the patient.

About the Company

Northwell Health

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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