Healthcare Call Center Representative
Job Description
Networks Connect is looking for a Healthcare Call Center Representative that will work in office. Networks Connect is conducting a search on behalf of our client, a local prominent health system. Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a healthcare setting? We are seeking a highly skilled Healthcare Call Center Representative to join our client’s team. In this vital role, you will schedule, pre-certify, verify, and document procedures for ancillary services and minor surgical treatments while serving as a liaison between the call center, clinics, and external providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately register and schedule patient appointments via phone, following established protocols.
- Ensure appointments align with departmental guidelines and validate patient information in the computer management system.
- Obtain and document patient information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all standards.
- Perform patient insurance verification, including eligibility, managed care carve-outs, and pre-authorizations.
- Provide customer-focused assistance to other team members and departments, ensuring seamless operations.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED (Required).
- Associate’s Degree (Preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in patient registration, scheduling, and medical insurance verification (Required).
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and CPT-4/ICD-10 coding.
- Completion of Patient Access training curriculum and competency assessments.
Core Competencies
- Registration & Scheduling: Schedule routine and complex procedures, collect accurate demographic and insurance data, and ensure timely updates to patient information.
- Insurance Verification & Authorization: Verify eligibility, obtain required authorizations, and communicate insurance requirements to patients.
- Performance & Quality Assurance: Monitor registration errors, mentor peers, and maintain high productivity and quality standards.
- Customer Service Excellence: Respond to patient inquiries promptly, resolve issues effectively, and exceed customer expectations.
Why Join Us?
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while advancing your career in patient access and call center operations. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing seamless and compassionate care to patients and their families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Earnings
$19.00-$22.00 hourly
Location - In Office
- Silver Spring, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Revenue Cycle