Patient Care Advisor - Remote
About Our Client
The organization is a Federally Qualified, nonprofit health center providing comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral health services. It serves diverse communities across multiple counties, with a focus on providing accessible care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The organization is committed to supporting underserved and vulnerable populations through patient-centered healthcare services.
About the Opportunity
The Patient Care Advisor - Remote serves as a primary point of contact for patients, helping facilitate timely access to medical, mental health, and COVID-related services. This role is responsible for scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate patient information, responding to inquiries, and supporting outbound patient outreach. The position contributes to a positive patient experience and efficient call center operations.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming external and internal calls and provide professional, patient-focused assistance.
- Schedule appointments for clinic sites using the electronic health record system.
- Update patient demographic and administrative information in the electronic health record.
- Conduct outreach to patients who miss appointments and complete other outbound calls as needed.
- Provide clerical support, including message taking, documentation, and word processing.
- Assist with training new call center personnel on appointment availability, services, procedures, and workflows.
- Follow call quality standards, organizational policies, and established procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and apply feedback and coaching to improve performance.
- Maintain reliable attendance and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Provide coverage and support for other departments, including front desk operations, as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in service-related roles; call center or healthcare customer service experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone etiquette.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling systems, and other computer applications.
- Ability to meet established keyboarding and computer proficiency standards.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage workload and anticipate demand based on trends.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated motivation, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Bilingual verbal and written communication skills preferred.
Pay
Hourly pay range: $20.00–$23.13.