PHONE TRIAGE - PRIMARY CARE OFFICE - FT (M-F)

Toledo Clinic
Toledo, OH, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Toledo Clinic's Primary Care Department is seeking a full-time Phone Triage person to answer phones, triage calls, and schedule appointments in a high volume Primary Care office.

Qualified candidates will have previous medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology. This position is full-time with benefits and will be scheduled M-F, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm.

Must be comfortable on the phones handling patient calls.

General Summary :

Answers phone calls related to patient medical problems. Address patient questions with physicians and call patients back.

Follow Physician / Manager verbal orders related to patient care.

Works under the supervision of the Office Manager.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Answer patient telephone calls related to medical questions.
  • Interact with physicians to get answers to patient questions and relay the information to patients.
  • Prior authorizations
  • Various clerical duties (i.e. : answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc.).
  • Follow up with lab work and / or xrays.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Required :

  • Excellent telephone skills required. 90% of this position requires talking on the telephone.
  • Medical background to be able to triage patient questions appropriately
  • Medical Terminology
  • Previous experience in a medical office.
  • Attention to detail and being conscientious to follow up with patients
  • Must be able to work quickly and accurately
  • Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
  • Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
  • Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.

Education : High School Diploma

High School Diploma

Preferred :

  • RMA / CMA, ABR-OE, or nursing licensure preferred but not required
  • 6 days ago
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