Appointment Scheduler Job Norwell area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number:

R-22753

Facility:

LOC
0027 - 141 Longwater Norwell
141 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061

Department Name:

SMC Central Scheduling

Status:

Full time

Budgeted

Hours:

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Will serve as primary point of contact for all inbound calls to South Shore Medical Center's Centralized Contact Center. Will be responsible to perform a wide variety of functions including scheduling of patient appointments, collecting demographic information, verifying insurance information processing patient requests including prescription refills, distributing/responding to inquiries received via website and fax; and additional functions as directed.

Compensation Pay Range:

$18.18 - $24.47

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Schedule patient appointments following provider template for assigned department(s); recite all appointment information back to patient including: appoint duration, date, time provider and location.

Maintains consistent compliance with quality standards

Work collaboratively with administrative and clinical staff of assigned department(s)

Maintain comprehensive knowledge-base of scheduling rules for assigned department(s)

6. Assist with rescheduling patient appointments at the direction of the department Manager

7. Answer calls in a timely, courteous and helpful manner; end calls with standard closing question. (May I help you with anything else?)

8. May be required to learn and perform all operator functions to provide support as needed or assigned

9. Assists with the training of new employees upon request

Maintain effective level of productivity at all times

Willingly accept special assignments

Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner

Have knowledge of and adhere to the SSMC Mission Statement and all SSMC policies and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent-Required

Two (2) years of college preferred

Minimum Work Experience

1 Year medical office experience Required

Epic Experience preferred

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of various software applications
Knowledge of various insurance requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Must demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record, patient registration/billing system, email, SSMC intranet & other computer software as required

M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm