Call Center Specialist

  • Capital Health System, Inc.
  • Federal City Road
  • 6mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range:

$18.57 - $26.98

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Schedules outpatient tests for hospital departments and appointments for physician practices accurately and efficiently, in conformance with applicable guidelines and protocols to facilitate quality patient care. Maintains database to ensure that scheduling information is accurate and up to date. Utilizes standards, guidelines, and written procedures for performing patient access functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:High School Diploma or equivalency.

Experience:Three years of departmental/scheduling experience.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:Strong customer service skills. Strong insurance and precertification knowledge. Basic medical terminology. Demonstrates proficiency of all insurance requirements for outpatient tests and physician appointments.

Special Training:intermediate computer skills.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Ability to multitask in a high volume environment. Ability to communicate effectively with directors, managers, and supervisors.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Schedules hospital outpatient tests and appointments for physician practices within multiple scheduling systems. Pre-registers all patients when applicable information is obtainable. Obtains and advises patients of all necessary pre-certification, referral, and co-pay requirements for financial reimbursement.
  • Collaborates with hospital departments and physician practices to schedule outpatient tests and physician appointments while negotiating appropriate date and time according to department and practice protocols.
  • Acts as a resource for health access and patient schedulers.
  • Functions as a super user for all computer applications pertinent to multiple scheduling systems.
  • Conducts training of new employees in multiple scheduling systems.
  • Acts as a liaison for hospital departments and physician practices.
  • Ensures that all appropriate staff, patients, departments, and physician practices are notified of additions, changes, and cancellations.
  • Attends monthly educational sessions with hospital departments and physician practices.
  • Adheres to Capital Health policies as well as interdepartmental policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting

Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl

Continuous physical demands include: Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical Plan

  • Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

  • Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

  • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

  • Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter Transit

  • Commuter Parking

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

  • Voluntary Legal Services

  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

  • Voluntary Pet Insurance

  • Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.