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Customer Service Specialist | UF Heart & Vascular | Whetstone | Full-Time

UF Health, Saint Augustine, Florida, United States, 32095

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Customer Service Specialist | UF Heart & Vascular | Whetstone | Full-Time St. Augustine, FL. 32086

The Customer Service Specialist is responsible for delivery of exemplary customer service by greeting and assisting patients and visitors, answering high volume phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and overseeing other daily operations of front desk in a medical office. Responsible for collecting patient balances at check-in and check-out and staying up to date on insurance plans.

Overview UF Heart & Vascular (Whetstone) 100 Whetstone Place St. Augustine, FL. 32086

The Customer Service Specialist is responsible for delivery of exemplary customer service by greeting and assisting patients and visitors, answering high volume phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and overseeing other daily operations of front desk in a medical office. Responsible for collecting patient balances at check-in and check-out and staying up to date on insurance plans.

Responsibilities

Answers high volume of phone calls and uses customer service principles and techniques while responding to patient inquiries.

Gathers complete and accurate patient demographic and financial information. Verifies / identifies insurance plans and obtains benefit information. Interacts with patients and insurance companies over the phone including referral and authorization management.

Takes and accurately records patient payments for balances during check-in or check-out.

Accurately schedules patient appointments and utilizes proper scheduling techniques to maximize appointment availability for patients.

Clearly and concisely communicates with physicians and staff regarding any patient related issues.

Ensures patient information is accurate, up to date, and complete in the electronic medical record program.

Assists in maintaining liaisons with other organizations and offices for the exchange of information.

Qualifications High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.

Preferences 1 year clerical experience in a health care setting

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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