Patient Service Coordinator- Call Center

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. 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. 40 hours per week, M-Fri, rotating shift 1 week 8am to 4:30pm/2nd week 8:30am to 5pm. Job Summary Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, appointment coordination, check-in, check-out, in basket and work queue management, along with other duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office. -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. -Perform check-in and check-out duties, including but not limited to information verification and updates, copay collection, insurance eligibility checking. -Ask patients applicable screening questions as directed by manager, or MGB policy or protocol. -Manage incoming requests for appointments, makes appointments and maintains appointment records. -Handles, screens, and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations and referrals. -Monitors patients in waiting areas and responds to any needs for information. -Provides basic information and instructions to patients regarding the practice and Hospitals across the enterprise. -Maintains confidentiality and privacy consistent with HIPAA guidelines. <br> -Greets and assists patients in flow processes. -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. -Coordinates care with other departments as needed. -Assist with schedule template management at the direction of manager/leadership. -Works with other department staff and leaders to optimize schedules and enhance care coordination for patients. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience customer service work experience, specifically in a contact/call center environment 0-1 year required experience in a medical office or health care setting, with Epic experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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 patients 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Occasionally Carrying Occasionally Pushing Rarely Pulling Rarely Climbing Rarely Balancing Occasionally Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Occasionally Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Remote Type Onsite Work Location One Hospital Road Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $20.70 - $42.31/Hourly Grade SM1207 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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