Client Liaison, Concierge Medicine
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director and Administrative Manager of the Center for Specialized Healthcare Services (CSS) the Client Liaison (Concierge Medicine) is a lead Mass General conduit to a full panel of patients receiving longitudinal care within the Concierge Medicine practice as well as external companies and referral entities. The Client Liaison serves as the face of the Center and the institution directly responsible for creating and maintaining positive and productive relationships for growth in the Concierge Medicine addition to facilitating appointments scheduling verifying insurance coverage s/he is accountable for promoting the practice through highest levels of customer service promoting positive word of mouth. The Client Liaison understands the healthcare dynamic and preferences in his/her Concierge Medicine physicians panel of patients and actively contributes to nurturing said panel. S/he develops and maintains strong relationships with practice leadership and other key contacts both within and outside of Mass General/Mass General Brigham to best assist patients with their health care needs in a discrete often expedited manner.The Client Liaison coordinates with clinical and administrative areas to schedule appointments assist with guest services and deliver a consolidated care itinerary. The position requires attention to detail as well as the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines as well as the ability to professionally contribute to business meetings and VIP patient interactions continuously adapting to the relevant preferences of each patient and referring entity.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as the designated account representative for patients for a designated physician
Builds excellent rapport with external clients referring entities patients and their families
Tracks clients preferences and metrics
Addresses concerns and provides resolution by exercising good judgement. Escalates when necessary
Extensive knowledge of all panel members preferences
Partners closely with other members of CSS (client specialists and liaisons finance liaisons clinical staff) exhibiting the highest level of professionalism
Serves as a model of professionalism and outstanding service for other members of the department
Provides highest level customer service to local national and international healthcare providers and referral entities; Mass General clinical and administrative departments; and patients and their families with the intent of growing volume.
Acquires and maintains comprehensive knowledge of services provided by Mass General Hospital and affiliated Massachusetts General Brigham hospitals.
Executes high-level requests which may require some flexibility to usual operational procedures with the highest degree of professionalism and judgment
Develops and maintains strong relationships with MGH professionals MGH ancillary services and affiliated hospitals to expedite coordinated care for patients and clients
Collaborates with other CSS staff to provide cross-coverage as needed
Facilitates special projects as required such as special mailings and other outreach efforts
Documents all communication in Customer Relationship Management database and other internal systems; provides periodic data reporting
Is an expert in EPIC and CRM systems relating to operational processes for current and prospective patients
Employs customer service recovery tactics as needed
Assists with training and mentoring new and/or junior staff
Meets regularly with leadership to review ongoing projects and issues
Qualifications
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience managing projects and working relationships in a matrix organization
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with clinical staff strongly encouraged. Work directly with individuals at all levels of the organization including clinicians and leadership
- Strategic thinking & facilitation: Ability to think and address strategic and clinical demands
- Ability to take initiative and proactively identify problems and propose solutions
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures
- Excellent customer service skills
- Outstanding communication skills in all formats- phone electronic in-person.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to perform well under pressure and in an ever-changing environment
- Excellent relationship management skills including negotiating mediating and facilitating.
- Ability to multitask and change priorities to best meet patients and clients needs
- Competent with Microsoft Office desktop applications; familiar with database management software.
- Ability to learn and understand medical terminology and organizational departments and divisions to effectively collaborate with CSS clinical colleagues and schedulers to facilitate the appropriate medical appointments
- Poise to represent the organization well externally via phone written communications and in person
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors degree strongly preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 or more years of related experience in a health care or business environment required
- Proven diplomacy skills and the ability to work with all levels of management and medical professionals both within and outside of the organization
- Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare services systems and procedures
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Pay Range
$48547.20 - $69409.60/AnnualGrade
5EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.