Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SEMRHI)
Call Center Representative/Interpreter
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SEMRHI), Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400
Overview
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Under the direction of the Call Center Manager, the Call Center Representative Interpreter (CCRI) performs a variety of tasks related to answering incoming calls, greeting callers, providing information, transferring calls or taking messages as necessary. The CCRI ensures that patients efficiently flow through the scheduling and registration processes, while also delivering great experiences through compassionate interaction to ensure patient satisfaction. The CCRI must demonstrate the ability to be a team member and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients of all age groups, while being sensitive to their culture and religious beliefs.
Responsibilities
Answers incoming calls using a multi-line phone system while accessing multiple systems simultaneously
Registers patients by entering or updating patient information in the EPIC system
Completes the scheduling process by booking appointments, reminding patients what to bring to their visit, and providing an arrival time frame that allows the patient to complete all of the necessary paperwork relating to their visit
Accurately enters coverage information into the EPIC system in order to ensure that eligibility is verified before the patient arrives at the clinic
Prequalifies patients for SEMRHI's sliding scale program and instructs them what documentation the clinic needs to complete the approval process
Assists patients with registering for their MySEMRHI patient portal account
Maintains AHT, Quality Assurance, AUX, hold times, and schedule adherence at or above the expected performance level for each metric
Evaluates every interaction by using active listening and critical thinking skills to determine the level of urgency for that specific contact
Accurately captures call details using SEMRHI's customer relationship management software
Remains calm under pressure and effectively resolves patient complaints
Utilizes triaging and a warm transfer process to direct calls to other areas of the organization
Resolves every patient complaint by displaying ownership in the resolution of the patient's concern
Respects patient's privacy, dignity, and cultural beliefs in all interactions
Ensures confidentiality by abiding by applicable laws, regulations, and SEMRHI policies when working with Protected Health Information
Assists with the orientation and training of other employees
Cross train to other positions, as directed
Performs all other duties, as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
General knowledge of medical terminology
General knowledge of HIPAA and related patient privacy regulations
Skill at deescalating irate patients
Ability to work in a high stress environment
Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities
Ability to multi-task while maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude
Education / Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Must demonstrate basic computer and advanced typing skills
1 year of call center experience
Experience in a health/clerical related field is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish is required
Physical And Other Requirements
Ability to continuously listen, visualize, have dexterity and eye-hand coordination, ability for simple grasping and speed work
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Must frequently be able to sustain concentration while accessing multiple systems in order to resolve patient issues
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Call Center Representative/Interpreter
role at
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SEMRHI) .
Under the direction of the Call Center Manager, the Call Center Representative Interpreter (CCRI) performs a variety of tasks related to answering incoming calls, greeting callers, providing information, transferring calls or taking messages as necessary. The CCRI ensures that patients efficiently flow through the scheduling and registration processes, while also delivering great experiences through compassionate interaction to ensure patient satisfaction. The CCRI must demonstrate the ability to be a team member and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients of all age groups, while being sensitive to their culture and religious beliefs.
Responsibilities
Answers incoming calls using a multi-line phone system while accessing multiple systems simultaneously
Registers patients by entering or updating patient information in the EPIC system
Completes the scheduling process by booking appointments, reminding patients what to bring to their visit, and providing an arrival time frame that allows the patient to complete all of the necessary paperwork relating to their visit
Accurately enters coverage information into the EPIC system in order to ensure that eligibility is verified before the patient arrives at the clinic
Prequalifies patients for SEMRHI's sliding scale program and instructs them what documentation the clinic needs to complete the approval process
Assists patients with registering for their MySEMRHI patient portal account
Maintains AHT, Quality Assurance, AUX, hold times, and schedule adherence at or above the expected performance level for each metric
Evaluates every interaction by using active listening and critical thinking skills to determine the level of urgency for that specific contact
Accurately captures call details using SEMRHI's customer relationship management software
Remains calm under pressure and effectively resolves patient complaints
Utilizes triaging and a warm transfer process to direct calls to other areas of the organization
Resolves every patient complaint by displaying ownership in the resolution of the patient's concern
Respects patient's privacy, dignity, and cultural beliefs in all interactions
Ensures confidentiality by abiding by applicable laws, regulations, and SEMRHI policies when working with Protected Health Information
Assists with the orientation and training of other employees
Cross train to other positions, as directed
Performs all other duties, as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
General knowledge of medical terminology
General knowledge of HIPAA and related patient privacy regulations
Skill at deescalating irate patients
Ability to work in a high stress environment
Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities
Ability to multi-task while maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude
Education / Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Must demonstrate basic computer and advanced typing skills
1 year of call center experience
Experience in a health/clerical related field is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish is required
Physical And Other Requirements
Ability to continuously listen, visualize, have dexterity and eye-hand coordination, ability for simple grasping and speed work
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Must frequently be able to sustain concentration while accessing multiple systems in order to resolve patient issues
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Hattiesburg, MS .
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