Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.
Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 13 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Patient Access Team! The Patient Access Representative will be responsible for routine appointment scheduling for all of Erie's 13 sites and over 90k+ patients, which includes all providers and specialties! Our Patient Access Representatives are responsible for verifying patient's insurance, scheduling accurately, providing general information, and routing the call to another team when necessary. Our representatives handle all calls in an efficient and courteous way, providing the best possible patient experience.
At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie's Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee's biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Answers all telephone inquiries regarding the daily appointment schedule, provider/clinic staff availability, Erie services and general patient information.
* Schedule appointments- Ensures to schedule appointments appropriately for all Erie Medical patients at WT, HP, HH, TC, & SBH. Schedules appointments in compliance with established guidelines for all medical specialties: FP, IM, Peds, NP, OB-Gyn, CNMs and miscellaneous.
* Responsible for updating patient's demographic and insurance information at time of scheduling the appointment.
* Verifies IHC - Ensure that all patients who have the Medical card are enrolled in the IHC program with EFHC though the MEDI system.
* Captures all patients that can be eligible for State Health programs: such as ALL KIDS, IHC etc.
* Pages nurses and providers- Ensures to page message nurses & provider through airmail intranet for all urgent calls.
* Provides appropriate routing and handling of all telephone calls - administrative, clinical and informational in compliance with departmental guidelines.
* Diverts calls to voice mail locations as needed or records and distributes accurate messages. Monitors voice mail functioning as required.
* Patient Satisfaction - Responsible to provide excellent customer service to all patients and assist them at all times.
* Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
* High School Diploma or equivalent required
* Healthcare operations or administration experience preferred
Skills and Knowledge
* One year of call center experience required
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, experience with dual screens, and navigating between multiple applications at once
* Ability to type at minimum 25 words per minute
* Exhibits essential Customer Service focused commitment demonstrating active listening, focus on issue resolution, sharp attention to detail, and analytical and problem-solving abilities to meet and exceed the needs of our patients
* Proven track record of reliability and demonstrates importance of attendance and maintaining a positive work environment, arriving on time and with minimal absenteeism
* Experience working in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
* Previous work from home experience is preferred but not required
* Ability to consistently maintain metric and quality requirements
HYBRID Work from Home Opportunity
Must be able to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends. Local candidates are preferred.
The Erie Advantage Pledge: WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST
Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:
* Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
* Our voices matter.
* We do things well.
* Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
* We find our career sweet spot at Erie.