Medical Call Center Representative – Scheduler – Oncology

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group is looking for a Medical Call Center Rep (Scheduler) to join our Oncology team at our Patient Connection Hub.

This is the job you’ve been waiting for! In an effort to help improve the customer service experience and streamline the appointment scheduling process for our patients, Baptist has created the Patient Connection Hub, a state-of-the-art healthcare call center. Agents are trained to field calls from patients to their Baptist Health Medical Group providers across the state to schedule appointments, complete referrals, retrieve medical records, and provide other services. The hub is a one-stop experience designed to streamline patient and provider communication.

• 1st shift hours (8:00am – 5:30pm, after training is completed)
• Paid training
• Position will be transitioning to Work-from-Home after set criteria has been met

This position is for the Oncology Department at our Patient Connection Hub located at 5200 Commerce Crossings Drive, Louisville, KY 40229.

Position Responsibilities

• Works in a fast paced, call center environment accepting incoming calls promptly and makes outbound calls in a professional and courteous manner. 
• Schedules appointments electronically for new and established patients, collects and inputs information into our electronic EHR while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Independently works to resolve patient and provider questions related to patient care referrals, pre-authorizations/pre-certifications and insurance verifications.
• Indexes medical records according to defined processes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of commitment, compassion and customer service for all of our patients, providers and other team members.
• Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner while following proper grammar rules.
• Demonstrates strong telephone communication and etiquette skills.
• Maintain composure during moments of stress and maintain a helpful disposition at all times.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and ability to meet and maintain established metrics are crucial to being successful in this role. 
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to successfully pass a thorough background check and drug screen.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and ability to meet and maintain established metrics are crucial to being successful in this role.

Preferred Skills

• Prior medical office experience or prior call center experience
• Prior experience in pre-registration and/or scheduling

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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