Job DetailsRemote Type
Fully RemotePosition Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$15.00 – $17.00 HourlyJob Shift
DayJob Category
Telecommunications
Position Details
CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.A.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Phone Scheduling Representative
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Scheduling Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
- Communicate clearly and proficiently
- Maintain a quiet workspace to protect patient privacy
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Excellent communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Strong ethical and moral character references
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Communication
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
- Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
II. Duties
- Schedules procedures, tests, and appointments as directed and communicate proper instructions or information to patient accurately
- Document accordingly all appointments scheduled and any pre-certifications required
- Ensure demographic information is current with each interaction to maintain the most up-to-date patient information
- Answers calls and communicates effectively with patients, other physician offices, and staff regarding questions, concerns, and general scheduling inquiries
- Follows procedure for schedule changes (e.g., cancellation, rescheduling) to ensure a smooth flow of physician schedules and reduce errors
- Takes and returns messages as needed during assigned time as directed by management
- Other duties as assigned
III. Job Quality Requirements
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Timeliness
- Organization
- Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
IV. Dependability
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to meet deadlines
V. Physical/Mental Requirements
- Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer and telephone and occasional use of other office equipment
VI. Regulatory
- Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations.