Patient Service Representative- Call Center

Job Description

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Patient Service Rep. Under the direction of the Manager of Call Center, the Patient Service Rep-Call Center is responsible for performing customer service functions, from responding to a high volume of inbound calls, scheduling appointments, pre-registering , handling issues/ complaints, responding to questions, or directing patients to the appropriate area. This role may also assists the Manager of Call Center with training new staff and mentoring peers.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Answer inbound telephone calls in assisting patients needing information.
  • Manage each call in a pleasant, professional, and helpful manner.
  • Direct callers to the appropriate area in a timely fashion.
  • Provide information requested and ensure caller has all the information necessary.
  • Assist patients with scheduling appointments, rescheduling or canceling appointments, and completion of pre-registration items as necessary following patient appointment scheduling guidelines. Accurately document outcomes.
  • Input all related information on calls received into the computer system accurately and timely.
  • Seek assistance and direction on unusual circumstances and issues that may arise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 2 years of customer service experience required.
  • A minimum of 6 months of experience working in a call center is preferred.
  • Possess a clear speaking voice and diction.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and/or medical front office procedures is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people possessing different cultures, life experiences, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with callers who speak English as a second language.
  • Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer literacy (i.e., use computer system to manage and schedule appointments, access electronic medical record information, etc.)

Rewards:

  • Job type: Regular Full Time
  • Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
  • #IndCallCenter

FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.

$22.00 - $26.29

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)


Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.

 

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