Call Center Specialist
Health Care for the Homeless · Baltimore, MD · 2 days ago
OTHRFull-time
What You'll Do
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients, community members, and partners seeking agency services.
- Schedule appointments and provide accurate information for multiple clinic locations.
- Complete client registration, insurance verification, referrals, medical records requests, and enrollment activities to support one-call resolution whenever possible.
- Gather and document client information accurately in the electronic health record (EHR), including demographics, consent, and insurance information.
- Listen carefully to callers, assess their needs, and connect them with the appropriate services within our organization or through community partners.
- Respond to questions, concerns, and complaints with empathy, professionalism, and a solution-focused approach.
- Deliver culturally responsive, client-centered service that is respectful, ethical, inclusive, and trauma-informed.
- Collaborate with teammates to improve workflows, update procedures, and enhance the client experience.
- Maintain a professional workspace and represent the organization with integrity and pride.
- Support departmental goals while adhering to agency policies, quality standards, safety protocols, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring
- A high school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of customer service experience.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to learn electronic health record and scheduling systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- A calm, professional demeanor when handling challenging or emotional situations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, adapt to interruptions, and work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or from low-income communities.
- Experience using medical, insurance, or healthcare databases.
- Bilingual in Spanish (additional compensation provided).
- De-escalation training or experience managing difficult conversations.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Make a meaningful impact every day by connecting people with essential health care services.
- Join a supportive, mission-driven team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
- Grow professionally through ongoing development and performance improvement opportunities.
- Be part of an organization committed to advocacy, equity, and community impact.
Our Core Values
- We Are Proud To Foster a Workplace Built On Dignity
- Authenticity
- Hope
- Justice
- Passion
- Balance
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in organizational advocacy and quality improvement initiatives.
- Protect client privacy by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy and security regulations.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support our mission and the communities we serve.