Patient Relations Representative
Gastro Health · Fort Myers, FL · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Duties
- Answer all incoming calls and route them to appropriate personnel; take messages and send task as necessary for all care centers.
- Schedule, confirm, and cancel office appointments as patients call in.
- Work on referrals and import demographics from patient portal.
- Pick up voicemail messages on a daily basis.
- Verify patients' health plan benefits & obtain authorization, if needed.
- Aid patients with questions and/or concerns regarding procedures.
- Request medical records from doctors and hospitals.
- Call-in new prescriptions and refills and obtain authorization if necessary.
- Obtain lab results including stat requests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school degree or GED is required for this position.
- One year of experience in customer service and/or related clinical environment; working knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
- Dependability and punctuality is required.
- Must be able to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
- Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Sitting – 100%; Computer (input patient info); Telephone usage (speaking with patient or referral Physician).
Qualifications
Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, Life / AD&D, Disability, Accident Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet, 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees, Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees.
- Tickets at Work program providing discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.
Pay
Competitive compensation.
Schedule
Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement; No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday.