Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Access Center Representative I.
In this role, the successful candidate The Access Center Representative will act as the first welcome for the caller on behalf of the NYU Faculty Group Practice FGP physician practices They will schedule patient appointments and field inquires concerns and requests via inbound calls 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 They will ensure that patient needs are met and promote the optimal Patient Experience The Access Center Representative will establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and callers via active listening empathy rapport courtesy and professionalism
Job Responsibilities:
Respond to multi channel inquiries from patients physicians employees and other callers regarding appointments referrals provider messages and services within the Patient Access Center in accordance with established NYU FGP guidelines nbsp;nbsp;
Utilize physician protocols to schedule appointments for NYU FGP specialties and meet established Patient Access Center performance goalsnbsp;
Research providers and practices throughout the NYULH network to best meet the patient rsquo;s needsnbsp;
Manage conversations with a high level of sensitivity and use good judgment when determining and documenting appropriate dispositionnbsp;
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 etcnbsp;
During all interactions display characteristics of inquiry empathy courtesy and respectnbsp;
Adhere to Patient Access Center call metrics and goals as outlinednbsp;
Complete call processing in an efficient manner; remain aware of call volumes; work as part of the team to handle the call volumesnbsp;
Proactively keep up to date on all communicationsnbsp;
Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriatenbsp;
Demonstrate regular consistent and punctual attendancenbsp;
Adheres to Patient Access Center policies and proceduresnbsp;
Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH mission vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience during every encounternbsp;
Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES Connect Align Respond Ensure and Sign Offnbsp;
Greets patients warmly and professionally stating name and role and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriatenbsp;
Works collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person by phone or via electronic messagingnbsp;
Proactively anticipates patient needs and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model Listen Empathize Apologize Resolve Notify and escalates to leadership as appropriatenbsp;
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Shares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity to improve patient experience and patient access with appropriate leadership i e ways to optimize provider schedules how to minimize delays increase employee engagement etcnbsp;
Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experiencenbsp;
Takes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles nbsp;Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a A High School diploma or an equivalent is required plus 6 months Contact Center or Customer Service related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within an access/contact center hospital clinic or medical office scheduling environment is highly preferred
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Nevada 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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