Communications technician Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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Salary : $15.25 - $18.66 Depending on Qualifications

JOB PURPOSE : The Patient Communications Representative's (PCR) primary goal for El Rio Health is to support El Rio's Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions. The Patient Communications Representative responds promptly and effectively to patient inquiries, identifying their needs and providing appropriate assistance, whether scheduling appointments, directing to the correct level of care, or addressing general inquiries about El Rio Health services and programs.

Essential Job Functions :

• Addresses patient concerns, complaints, and conflicts in a professional and empathetic manner, escalating complex issues to appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Coordinates and schedules patients' appointments accurately following established processes for all specialties under the scope of Patient Communications Department.
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations and clinic policies regarding patient privacy, confidentiality, and security of medical information.
• Research issues across multiple databases and work with clinics and other departments to resolve customer issues and / or partner with others to resolve escalated issues.
• Manages messages for providers and nurses, initiate patient requests for referrals, and respond to or appropriately refer inquiries.
• Achieves the performance goals established by the Department for Quality, Adherence, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Verifies patients' insurance coverage and including eligibility. Also educate patients about forms that may need to be completed during or prior to their visit.
• Educates patients about clinic services.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, all department personal and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth patient care and coordination of services.
• Maintains positive levels of communication, both verbally and written, with management and co-workers demonstrating AIDET Service Excellence Training.
• Always practices active listening to understand and provide first call resolution.
• Maintains exceptional level of customer service; addresses and resolves complaints; serve as an example by providing excellent service to internal and external customers, employees, and patients.
• Demonstrates and models El Rio Behavioral Standards in all interactions with patients, co-workers, and visitors.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

Minimum Education and Experience :

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations :

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

El Rio Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

El Rio Health requires all employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. If the prospective employee does not possess this prior to hire, fingerprint application must be completed within 7 days post hire. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after applying for the fingerprint card.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain COVID 19 and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and / or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Personnel who decline to receive COVID 19 and / or flu vaccination per most recent CDC recommendations will be recommended to wear a facemask while in an El Rio Health facility, including both clinical and non-clinical areas from November 1 to April 30 (subject to change depending on viral activity). Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law.

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

El Rio Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. El Rio Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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