Penn Medicine
Contact Center Specialist I (Fulltime)
Penn Medicine, East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Fulltime/40 Hours Per Week
Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm
Position Summary The Contact Center Specialist provides complete and accurate scheduling, registration, insurance verification, ordering of tests and coordination of applicable physician office and outpatient hospital services. This position assists patients with their stated and unstated needs by offering guidance and support while ensuring personal connections with each patient are made.
Essential Functions
Schedule Lab, Xray, EKG, DEXA and Breast Imaging appointments
Accurately enter ancillary orders which may include the the need to interpret medical terminology given by other medical personnel
Recognize and obtain the key items required when entering orders such as the ordering provider and the diagnosis code(s)
Accurately obtain and enter the patient’s insurance information into the computer system
Determine whether an appointment will require an insurance referral or authorization (and enter into system upon receipt) to ensure insurance payment is received
Read and interpret the electronic verification responses received for insurance and update the system according to the responses
Address phone calls for Family Medicine and Specialty Medicine physician offices which may include scheduling appointments, creating encounters, transferring calls to Triage
Schedule appointments in accordance to the instructions provided within the internal resource guide to ensure proper protocols are followed
Adhere to the approved Escalation Protocols by prompting the patient with additional questions to determine the best course of action for the patient’s safety (i.e. schedule an appointment, transfer to Triage Nurse, call 911)
Create and send telephone and triage encounters to physician offices using professional grammar and language to accurately relay the patient’s message
Collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical physician office staff to ensure patient needs are addressed in a timely manner
Obtain the patient’s insurance information to confirm participation and coverage
Provide customer service by identifying and addressing patients’ needs through engaging personally and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the abilty to successfully adapt to frequent changes of procedures, protocols and workflows
Document in patients’ charts clearly and concisely to provide appropriate and accurate information to clinical personnel
Completes other duties and special projects that are assigned by management.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Req H.S. Diploma/GED
Req 1+ years clerical, customer service, or administrative support experience in a highly customer oriented organization
Req 1+ years experience with keyboarding, personal computer use, and other office setting equipment
Pref 3+ years clerical, customer service, or administrative support experience in a highly customer oriented organization
Pref 1+ years medical office or hospital outpatient scheduling/registration experience
Pref 1+ years electronic medical record experience
Pref 1+ years prior revenue cycle in a medical office or hospital setting
Benefits We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Fulltime/40 Hours Per Week
Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm
Position Summary The Contact Center Specialist provides complete and accurate scheduling, registration, insurance verification, ordering of tests and coordination of applicable physician office and outpatient hospital services. This position assists patients with their stated and unstated needs by offering guidance and support while ensuring personal connections with each patient are made.
Essential Functions
Schedule Lab, Xray, EKG, DEXA and Breast Imaging appointments
Accurately enter ancillary orders which may include the the need to interpret medical terminology given by other medical personnel
Recognize and obtain the key items required when entering orders such as the ordering provider and the diagnosis code(s)
Accurately obtain and enter the patient’s insurance information into the computer system
Determine whether an appointment will require an insurance referral or authorization (and enter into system upon receipt) to ensure insurance payment is received
Read and interpret the electronic verification responses received for insurance and update the system according to the responses
Address phone calls for Family Medicine and Specialty Medicine physician offices which may include scheduling appointments, creating encounters, transferring calls to Triage
Schedule appointments in accordance to the instructions provided within the internal resource guide to ensure proper protocols are followed
Adhere to the approved Escalation Protocols by prompting the patient with additional questions to determine the best course of action for the patient’s safety (i.e. schedule an appointment, transfer to Triage Nurse, call 911)
Create and send telephone and triage encounters to physician offices using professional grammar and language to accurately relay the patient’s message
Collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical physician office staff to ensure patient needs are addressed in a timely manner
Obtain the patient’s insurance information to confirm participation and coverage
Provide customer service by identifying and addressing patients’ needs through engaging personally and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the abilty to successfully adapt to frequent changes of procedures, protocols and workflows
Document in patients’ charts clearly and concisely to provide appropriate and accurate information to clinical personnel
Completes other duties and special projects that are assigned by management.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Req H.S. Diploma/GED
Req 1+ years clerical, customer service, or administrative support experience in a highly customer oriented organization
Req 1+ years experience with keyboarding, personal computer use, and other office setting equipment
Pref 3+ years clerical, customer service, or administrative support experience in a highly customer oriented organization
Pref 1+ years medical office or hospital outpatient scheduling/registration experience
Pref 1+ years electronic medical record experience
Pref 1+ years prior revenue cycle in a medical office or hospital setting
Benefits We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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