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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Access Center Rep I.
In this role, the successful candidate will act as the first "welcome" for the caller on behalf of the NYU FGP physician practices. He/she will schedule patient appointments and field inquires, concerns, and requests. The representative will instill loyalty and confidence by anticipating patient needs, displaying genuine interest, and providing accurate and efficient service to all patient and customer callers. As appropriate, the position will elicit patient information and follow established protocols to schedule patient appointments for specialized services. He/she will ensure that patient needs are met and promote the optimum Patient Experience. The Access Center Representative will establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and their families via active listening, empathy, rapport, courtesy, and professionalism.
Job Responsibilities:
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Adheres to Access Center policies and procedures.
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Respond to multi-channel inquiries from patients, physicians, employees, and other callers regarding appointments, referrals, provider messages, and services within the Access Center in accordance with established NYU FGP guidelines. Inbound calls only.
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Utilize physician protocols to schedule appointments for NYU FGP specialties and meet established Access Center performance goals
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Utilize NYU FGP Healthcare systems, Access Center applications, reference materials, and websites to enter patient information, answer patient questions, verify insurance, perform specific scheduling functions, etc.
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Complete call processing in an efficient manner; remain aware of call volumes; work as part of the team to handle the call volumes.
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During all interactions, display characteristics of inquiry, empathy, courtesy, and respect.
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Proactively keep up to date on all communications.
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Demonstrate behavior consistent with NYU FGP mission, vision, goals, objectives, and patient care philosophy.
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Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate.
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Provide an excellent experience to NYU FGP patients, customers, and providers
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Demonstrate regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a A High School diploma or an equivalent is required, six months Customer Service related experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within a hospital, clinic, or medical office scheduling environment is highly preferred.
NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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