Job Description
Job Description
Busy Ophthalmology practice with 10 locations in CT, looking for Call Center Associates to join our team in East Hartford. The call center customer service associate is a liaison between our company and its current and potential patients. The successful candidate will be able to accept ownership for effectively solving patient issues, complaints, and inquiries, keeping patient satisfaction at the core of every decision and behavior. Provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Managing large amounts of inbound calls in a timely manner
- Route calls to appropriate resources
- Identify patient needs and clarify information provided
- Research issues and provide solutions and / or alternatives
- Enter patient information into EMR; obtain and verify patient demographics
- Update existing patient information
- Scan documentation into the patient’s electronic chart
- Schedule appointments
- Verify insurance benefits and co-payments
Required Skills / Abilities :
Ability to handle call volume with grace and a friendly customer service attitudeWillingness to learn new skills within 6-month periodAvailable to work Monday through Friday, as well as occasional SaturdaysExcellent data entry and typing skillsSuperb customer service skillsExcellent active listening, problem solving, verbal & written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsAdaptability to differing personality typesAbility to multi-task, manage time effectively and prioritize tasksDedication to teamwork and maintaining confidentialityBilingual (Spanish) reading, writing, and speaking skills are a plus
Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required
Education and Experience :
High School diploma or equivalentBenefits :
401K (Profit Sharing Plan)Dental InsuranceEmployee Perk DiscountsHealth InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time Off / HolidaysEmployee Referral ProgramUniform AllowanceVision Insurance