Patient Service Team Lead

Posted 11hrs ago

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Patient Service Team Lead scheduling procedures, visits, and ancillary services for AGA gastroenterology patients. Leading service-center staff, monitoring quality, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant patient records.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule, reschedule, and manage cancellations and no-shows for patient visits and procedures
  • Maintain and update physician schedules and endoscopy block time
  • Monitor scheduling queues to ensure coverage, low wait/hold times, and customer service
  • Answer incoming calls, emails, and voicemails and return patient calls
  • Collect and record accurate patient information according to AGA documentation requirements
  • Schedule procedures in AGA endoscopy suites and hospitals when necessary
  • Schedule applicable ancillary services
  • Mail or email information packets and distribute or mail patient preparation materials
  • Handle requests through the Greenway Patient Portal and AGA eschedule website
  • Address appointment questions and information requests from referring providers
  • Provide patients and relatives with information regarding medical treatment or procedures
  • Meet quality and productivity standards
  • Complete information requests from AGA staff promptly to support payment on patient accounts
  • Promote HIPAA compliance and maintain confidentiality
  • Train and retrain Patient Service Center staff
  • Monitor staff productivity and calls for quality assurance, policy adherence, and training
  • Conduct or participate in customer service training
  • Lead or participate in team meetings and communicate policy and procedural changes
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Certified Medical Assistant preferred
  • Strong customer service skills
  • 2-3 years of specialty clinic experience
  • Gastroenterology experience preferred
  • Bilingual preferred, but not required
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to operate healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect
  • Professional, outgoing, warm, and helpful attitude
  • Compassion when dealing with ill people who need help
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks
  • Ability to work under pressure and communicate issues in a timely manner
  • Clear communication with patients and coworkers by telephone, email, and in person
  • Ability to interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures
  • Ability to sit and stand in a normal office environment

Benefits:

  • Full-time employment
  • Fully remote work arrangement
  • Travel within the Metro area as required