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Call Center Representative III - Rensselaer NY - FT - DAYS

If you are looking for a high-volume Call Center position this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peters Health Partners we care for more people in more places. This position is located in person at 295 Valley View Blvd Rensselaer NY.

Call Center experience highly preferred.

Position Highlights:
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
Advancement: Strong orientation program generous tuition allowance and career development
Work/Life: Office Hours Monday - Friday

What you will do:

Serves as a first point of contact for customers by phone as well as a liaison between external customers and medical staff. Answers incoming calls assesses the urgency of the call appropriately triages and directs all calls according to established procedures to ensure optimal quality patient. Schedules patient appointments communicates and coordinates scheduling with clinical personnel to optimize patient care and efficiency. Provides a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers. Assists supervisors with staff scheduling precepting/on-boarding process improvement projects recruiting and more complex patient issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

In addition to all Call Center Representative II responsibilities assumes the following functions:

1. Assists supervisors with more complex patient issues.

2. Assists supervisors with staff schedules.

3. Assists with recruiting interviews.

4. Assists supervisors with audits of work performed for accuracy.

5. Co-manages submission forms in supervisors absence.

6. Serves as resource for staff.

7. Precepts/onboards new/current Representatives per preceptor program requirements.

8. Assists with staff training; identifies skill gaps.

9. Assists with managing current workflows and identifies potential new workflows.

10. Participates in process improvement projects

11. Acts as system superuser; able to relay information to the team.

12. Participates in and assists leading of staff meetings.

13. Supports other offices attends meetings and training as assigned.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Creates a positive professional service-oriented work environment for staff patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of both SPHPMA and Trinity Health.

2. Must be able to work effectively as a member of the Call Center team.

3. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

4. Successfully completes SPHPMAs The Customer training and adheres to SPHPMAs standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers.

5. Maintains knowledge of and complies with SPHPMA standards policies and procedures.

6. Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment computer and manual systems.

7. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with SPHPMA and HIPAA guidelines.

8. Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences.

9. Uses resources efficiently.

10. If applicable responsible for ongoing professional development maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials participates in available learning opportunities.

MEASURED BY:

Performance that meets or exceeds SPHPMA CARES Values expectation as outlined in SPHPMA Performance Review document relative to position.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. Course work in insurance/billing medical practice education or seminars are all preferred.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: None

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years previous experience in a combination of patient services medical reception call/customer Call Center (medical environment) or other relevant business environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ABILITIES & SKILLS):

1. Knowledge of virtual PPCC protocols processes and procedures related to position responsibilities.

2. Excellent written (legible) verbal and face-to-face communication skills including proper phone etiquette.

3. Proficient/knowledgeable in-patient care procedures and organizational policies related to position responsibilities.

4. Service-oriented; responsive to customer needs and courteous in approach.

5. Ability to monitor organize and keep work area neat.

6. Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system including but not limited to electronic medical records Microsoft Word /Excel/Outlook intranet and computer navigation.

7. Ability to compute mathematical calculations.

8. Sufficient knowledge of medical terminology billing insurance referrals and authorizations to perform responsibilities.

9. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays professional and friendly demeanor.

10. Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including SPHPMA staff patients family members vendors outside customers and couriers.

11. Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities and time constraints.

12. Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills specifically as it relates to resolving or escalating difficult or complex issues to appropriate areas as needed.

13. Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.

14. Ability to travel to other office/practice sites and meeting and training locations.

15. Successful completion of SPHPMA competency-based program within introductory and training period.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Physical activity that often requires keyboarding filing and phone work.

2. Physical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computer.

3. Physical activity that sometimes requires walking standing bending stooping reaching and/or twisting.

4. Physical activity that sometimes requires lifting pushing and/or pulling under 30 lbs.

5. Specific vision abilities required include close vision depth perception peripheral vision and the ability to adjust and focus.

6. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard photocopier telephone calculator and other office equipment.

7. Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face for long periods of time in English.

MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:

This job operates in a typical call center/office environment which involves frequent interruptions and significant interaction with people which can be stressful at times.

Pay Range: $21.50-27.70

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.