Call Center Associate I (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Job Description

Job ID#: 4457
Job Category: Health Care Administrative Support
Position Type: Employee (Full Time)

Position Summary

The Call Center Associate I will join our Bronx-Based call center team in order to support the operations of our various health centers. The incumbent must have the drive and ambition to work effectively in a fast paced and service-driven team. We are seeking customer service professionals with a passion for community based health care. Although remote, position requires some monthly onsite needs including training and meetings that are held in the Bronx- with this in mind, applicants must reside locally to the New York City market.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• This position is entry level, training provided.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Computer proficiency is a must.
• Self-motivation and commitment to EXCELLENCE.

Key Duties

• Answers high volume telephone calls, schedules medical appointments, and relays messages according to the organization communication standards.
• Responds to and resolves patient requests/concerns.
• Refers clinical questions to medical providers.
• Ensures confidentiality at all times in compliance with HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
• Updates existing patient demographic information.
• Confirms insurance when necessary.
• Completes rescheduling, canceling, and/or verifying patient's appointments as needed.
• Exhibits "WE CARE" performance standards in accordance with Urban Health Plan's Operating Credo.

Starting Compensation

Starting Compensation: Minimum $18.00 Maximum $18.00/hour ($37,440/annum).

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule

• Remote, Bronx, NY
• Schedules for this position is: Monday to Friday 10:00 am- 7:00 pm with rotating Saturday shifts 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

About Urban Health Plan

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

Job Requirements

Urban Health Plan is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.