Customer Service Representative at United Community & Family Services Inc

Jewett City, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Patient Scheduling, Medical Records Management, Insurance Verification, Electronic Health Records, Payment Collection, Interpersonal Communication, Problem-solving, Microsoft Office Suite, Patient Intake, Data Entry, Professionalism

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are currently seeking a Customer Service Representative for our Griswold Health Center to provide courteous and professional customer service to all UCFS clients, patients, and visitors, as well as internal customer support for clinical staff; includes intake support for front desk, behavioral, medical, and dental services as well as telephone support for all callers. UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday- Thursday 10:00am- 7:00pm & Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm (We are also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Coverage is shared among the department). Main Work Location: Griswold, CT Essential Responsibilities: Greets all clients, visitors, and employees, providing courteous and professional customer service in person or on the telephone. Follows the check-in and out workflow process to ensure that the client and clinical staff experience exceptional customer service. Schedules and books clients for appointments with Behavioral Health, Dental, Medical and all other Health Center services, utilizing proper systems for clinician and/or UCFS employee notification. Performs medical records duties; including requesting, retrieving and filing records, scanning documents into the Electronic Health Record, assisting in the Release of Information applications, and monitoring fax servers and laboratory interfaces. Enters new or existing demographic and insurance information into the Electronic Health Record, as well as perform insurance verifications and collect copay verification. Performs initial client intakes as necessary. Collects payments and copayments for services rendered and reconcile daily financial activities. Why UCFS? Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Requirements Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) One year of related experience and/or training in a medical office or Three to Five years in a customer service role An equivalent combination of education (above a high school diploma or GED) and experience may be considered Access to transportation for travel to other UCFS sites in Colchester, Griswold, Norwich, New London, and Plainfield, CT as needed Certificates, Licenses, Registrations No certificates, licenses and/or registrations are required for this job Other Skills and Abilities Familiarity with software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, preferably EPIC Demonstrated communication & interpersonal skills to place clients/patients at ease to screen their needs & provide correct service(s) Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills. UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Flexible schedules Competitive salaries Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution Paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional voluntary benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.

Responsibilities

Provide professional customer service to clients and visitors through greeting, intake, and appointment scheduling for various health services. Manage medical records, insurance verifications, and daily financial reconciliations for payments and copayments.