Call Center Agent

Houston Area Community Services, Inc.11 months ago
Humble, Texas, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Call Center Representative interacts with callers/patients by phone and other means of communication to schedule appointments, provide information, and deliver an amazing contact experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Self-motivated learner with a positive attitude, sense of optimism, ownership, and commitment.
  • Properly greet callers, collect and/or provide information based on the purpose of the call and script requirements.
  • Conduct outreach calls and general outbound calling.
  • Assist callers/patients as needed, find solutions to questions, and provide an amazing contact experience.
  • Willingness to come in and help people every day and get up to do it again tomorrow.
  • Handle all aspects of patient appointment scheduling and referrals.
  • Use proper language, grammar, and style in verbal and written communications.
  • Understand basic health care industry terms (e.g. primary care, provider, benefits, HIPAA).
  • Research information using available resources, reference FAQs and other information resources.
  • Quick and accurate keyboard typing and effective mouse navigation.
  • Respond to customer emails and other non-phone inquiries/communications.
  • Complete any required data entry, call logging, and reporting.
  • Possess working knowledge in an MS Windows environment, Email, Online/Electronic Forms, and Websites.

Required Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent required.
  • Bilingual - English/Spanish strongly preferred with the ability to read, write, interpret, and disseminate information.
  • Medical Assistant experience or clinical office support experience highly preferred.
  • Customer service oriented.
  • Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone voice.
  • Ability to handle multiple incoming callers/patients, tasks, and responsibilities.
  • Strong verbal and written grammar skills.
  • Accurate keyboard typing, data-entry, and mouse navigation skills.
  • Working computer knowledge of MS Windows, Email, Online/Electronic forms, and websites.
  • Basic knowledge in subjects such as math, alphabetical or numerical filing may also be required.
  • Patient scheduling experience.
  • Strong knowledge in Medical Terminology.

Required Skills

MS Windows Proficiency
Medical Terminology
Call Handling
Data Entry
Customer Service
Effective Communication
Appointment Scheduling
Bilingual (English/Spanish)