Jobs · OTHR · Connecticut

Medical Customer Service Rep

Robert Half · Shelton, CT · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHRTemporary

About the role

We are seeking a Medical Customer Service Representative to join a busy healthcare team in a fast-paced call center environment. In this role, all incoming calls from four medical offices are routed directly to the call center, and you will serve as a key point of contact for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Answer and manage incoming calls for four medical offices in a centralized call center setting
  • Assist patients with appointment scheduling, prescription refill requests, and referral coordination
  • Provide detail-oriented, courteous, and efficient customer service over the phone
  • Accurately document patient information and call details in the EMR system
  • Route messages and requests to the appropriate clinical or administrative staff
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in compliance with healthcare standards
  • Support office operations by ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of patient inquiries
  • Assist patients with billing-related questions, account concerns, or general service inquiries

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in customer service, preferably in a medical, healthcare, or inbound call center setting
  • Prior call center experience
  • Previous medical administrative experience
  • Experience with EPIC or another EMR system
  • Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and the ability to use it accurately in patient-facing conversations
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to manage patient interactions professionally and empathetically
  • Solid data entry and documentation skills with close attention to accuracy and detail
  • Ability to handle a high volume of inbound calls while staying organized and maintaining service standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong phone presence and customer service skills
  • Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
  • Experience handling medical office workflows, including referrals, scheduling, and prescription requests
  • Familiarity with patient access and scheduling functions
  • Knowledge of Epic or other EMR platforms

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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