Bilingual Spanish/English Patient Service Specialist at Cardiovascular Associates of America

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English, Patient Scheduling, Call Center Operations, Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Active Listening, Multi-tasking, Organizational Skills, Athena Software, Microsoft Excel, Administrative Support, Call Routing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary The Patient Service Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for patients within a healthcare setting. We are looking for a cheerful, polite, professional Remote Patient Service Specialist (Full Time) to collaborate closely with other team members to provide outstanding service to patients and healthcare providers for a rapidly growing cardiology practice in Florida. The Patient Services Specialist will help patients with cardiology care by scheduling appointments and in-office testing. This role also assists with patient requests by answering questions or warmly transferring them to other staff members who specialize in the requested area. To be a successful patient services representative, you should be customer-focused, meticulous, and efficient. Training will vary depending on location. Miami area candidates will have firsthand training on-site. Duties Answer inbound calls and schedule office appointments and answer questions for new and established patients. Engage in active listening with callers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing anxiety, as needed. Utilize software, databases, scripts, and tools as directed in formal training and regular coaching. Route calls the appropriate personnel, as needed. Coordinate hospital consults with practice offices. Build professional relationships with patients and other call center team members based on trust and reliability. Understand and strive to meet or exceed contact center metrics while providing excellent consistent customer service. (Trained Staff Take 100+ Calls Per Day) Make recommendations for appointment times, providers, and locations that may better suit patient needs. Learn about recent technologies and workflows. Information is always evolving so staff must keep current. Other related duties, as assigned. General knowledge of Microsoft Excel is helpful if you complete special projects, this is not a requirement of the position. Qualifications Applicants must be Bilingual in Spanish and English. Prefer healthcare focused call center experience or call center professionals accustomed to delivering a great caller experience in a high-volume setting. Prefer medical office staff accustomed to a fast-paced office where they made patient appointments and multi-task in a large office or high-volume setting. Should feel confident in their ability once trained to take 100+ calls per day, this is a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with medical terminology is extremely helpful for effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Excellent people skills to foster positive relationships with patients and team members. Proficient in using office equipment and software related to medical administrative support. Athena appointment software knowledge a plus. Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy. Must have High-Speed Internet service connected to a modem. Internet speed of 25MBPS download and 5MBPS upload is a requirement of employment. Candidates must provide proof of internet speed. They will need to have their own desk, chair. The employer provides all necessary technical equipment. Remote employees must have a quiet place to work free of distractions. New employees must live in Florida. Training is 2-3 weeks depending on prior experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care while working in a supportive team environment. If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the Remote Patient Services Representative role. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour (Salary is based on experience.) Expected hours: forty per week. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8-hour shift (Shift will be assigned between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm) Monday to Friday No weekends Experience: Medical: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Remote

Responsibilities

The specialist manages inbound calls to schedule cardiology appointments and in-office testing while providing professional customer service. They are responsible for routing calls to appropriate personnel and coordinating hospital consults for a Florida-based practice.