(Part-Time) Call Center Agent (Bilingual Spanish)

Call Center Agent

Under general supervision, the Call Center Agent will be responsible for professionally responding to telephone inquiries from callers and ensuring patient satisfaction by providing quality service, identifying patient needs and assisting them with issues / concerns related to health care issues.

Major Duties & Responsibilities :

• Answer telephone promptly and in a polite and professional manner;
• Obtain and enter accurate demographic information into eClinical Works;
• Schedule appointments properly and inform patient of items to bring to appointment;
• Answer questions and offer other information, as requested, to provide patient-focused service and a positive impression of the organization;
• Act as a liaison for the patients of the clinic;
• Direct calls to other departments as necessary;
• Use sound judgment when handling calls, especially with irate patients;
• Understand when to escalate calls to medical personnel / physicians / managers;
• Positively contribute to staff morale and corporate culture;
• Ensure that work assignments and information gathered from day to day work is not shared with anyone and protects all patient and agency information. Is knowledgeable of and maintains HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality;
• Ensure that our patients get the best possible care;
• Contact patients for required programs;
• Follow up with rescheduling missed appointments as assigned;
• Attend on-site / off-site community engagement activities and on-site / off-site clinic events as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Qualification Requirements :

Education and / or Experience :

High School diploma or GED is required; Associates Degree is preferred. Experience in the medical field or prior call center experience is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities :