Access Specialist I Job Listing at MedStar Health in White Marsh, MD (Job ID 101359)

Description

General Summary of Position
Under General Supervision acts as the first welcome at the MedStar Care Connection Contact Center for the caller on behalf of physician practices instilling loyalty and anticipating needs while providing efficient effective customer relationship management. Elicits and records patient information and inquiries by following established protocols to schedule patient appointments for specified practice groups and/or multiple locations. Facilitates communication between patients and practice staff. Advocates on the caller/customer behalf to ensure their needs are met and to promote the perfect patient experience. Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and their families through active listening empathy courtesy and professionalism. Regular consistent attendance is an essential job function.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree preferred

• 1-2 years 2 years customer service experience preferably within a healthcare setting required and
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office scheduling environment preferred

• No special certification registration or licensure required

• Able to work in a complex work environment with heavy call volume that involves coordination and support with various departments patients healthcare providers and system. Ability to type 40 WPM accurately Computer literate and able to navigate among varied systems and the Internet. Must show aptitude in learning and using scheduling and electronic health record software. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone/written communication skills. Committed to providing excellent service to MedStar customers and ability to display strong listening skills and empathy to MedStar patients and co-workers. Must be able to work in a fast-paced often high-pressure environment with proven ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and manage and diffuse angry or upset patients. Must be self-directed and able to multitask.