Scheduling Specialist

1 month ago

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Full time


The Opportunity

The Ambulatory Contact Center (ACC) supports strategic operations of the Massachusetts General Brigham Hospitals and the Massachusetts General Physician Organization to improve service to patients and referring providers seeking care at our organization.

Under the direction of the Ambulatory Contact Center Supervisor, the Scheduling Specialist will manage incoming phone calls, handling outbound calls, referral and order management from both patients and referring providers interested in accessing care at a Mass General Brigham Hospital, and perform a complete patient registration as part of the scheduling process. The key role of the Scheduling Specialist is to ensure that patients, referring providers and other customers receive timely, efficient and high quality service. This is a telephone based position; there is no face-to-face interaction with patients or other customers.

*ONSITE 90 DAY FULL TRAINING REQUIRED (ASSEMBLY ROW/SOMERVILLE)

  • Functions as the face of departments to initiate and coordinate registration and scheduling for new and establish patient appointments.
  • Documents all patient demographic, medical, financial, and referral information into the computer in strict compliance with established department procedures for the purpose of getting a hospital registration number and scheduling of an appointment.
  • Answers telephone, triages call, takes accurate and detailed messages using professional and courteous customer service techniques.
  • Provides basic information and instructions to patients regarding the practice and the Hospital. Arranges for transport, interpreter and other services as required by the patients.
  • Obtains all patient information required by the providers prior to an appointment. Ensures that the medical records are available to all health care providers.
  • Completely and accurately transcribes call, referral and scheduling information in multiple systems.
  • Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of the Massachusetts General Hospital ambulatory practices; supports ongoing communication and provides service recovery when needed with patients and referring physicians
  • Maintains confidentiality and privacy consistent with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of issues, especially as they relate to the interaction of the department with other areas of the hospital.
  • Provides some operational needs of the office assist in training new employees and volunteers.
  • An initial training on-site in Somerville for the first 90 days
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills for Success

  • Excellent customer service skills

· Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills

· Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with sensitive, confidential information

· Detail-oriented with the ability to enter information accurately on paper and into electronic systems

· Ability to handle a high volume of calls and work in a fast-paced environment

· Requires ability to translate the request of the patient or referring office into the appropriate action – appointment scheduling or cancelling, message to the provider, update insurance or demographic information – using the tools and protocols available.

· Requires an in-depth knowledge of the referral triage processes and knowledge of insurance stipulations that may affect appointment scheduling.

Working Conditions Required

  • Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Work model: Hybrid Variance
  • 90 days onsite training (Office location Assembly Row)
  • Normal office conditions. A cubicle or shared office space will be provided. Call center environment, no in person patient/customer contact
  • May require to attendance at meetings outside of regular schedule hours.
  • Must be able to work in a high-pressure and dynamic environment. May require occasional local/regional travel to attend meetings.
  • Highly collaborative and dynamic environment


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required, Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science/Business, or a Secretarial Training Certificate Program, preferred
  • Completion of a certified Medical Terminology course, preferred
  • Medical office or health care or other relevant experience required
  • Basic computer skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and general data entry concepts and search functionality
  • Epic experience strongly preferred
  • Experience in a call center environment
  • Prior customer service work experience, specifically in a contact/call center environment, preferred

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



: MA-Somerville-MGB Assembly Row


:

MGB Assembly Row

399 Revolution Drive

Somerville 02145


: Schedular


: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)


: Full-time


Standard Hours: 40


: Day Job


Posted Shift Description: M-F Eastern Business Hours Days onsite Assembly Row Somerville.
Must be open to shift Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:30pm


: Regular


Recruiting Department: MGB Ambulatory Contact Center


: Jul 10, 2024

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