Patient Access Specialist I - Peds Primary - Page Field

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: HOD HB Peds Primary - Page Field

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$15.64 - $18.75 / hour

The Patient Access Specialist position is often the first point of contact for information and the scheduling of appointments, and/or recording of patient communication. Therefore, it requires excellent verbal and customer service skills. This role involves taking inbound calls from patients, providers, and offices. The Patient Access Specialist plays a key role in the LPG Contact Center success, as his/her immediate interaction with patients impacts revenue, repeat visits and patient satisfaction. Therefore, the efficiency of getting it right the first time, while giving great customer service, is an essential function of this job. The person in this role must be committed to delivering the highest quality service with exceptional patient experience. The Patient Access Specialist responsibilities include registration, scheduling and recording of patient communications. This person will handle a variety of incoming customer inquiries or requests and will use the appropriate resources to complete accurate responses. The person in this position must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to work with dual monitors and possess the ability to prioritize, be extremely detailed, organized, and flexible. In addition, they will exhibit a strong desire and willingness to learn and grow with the department.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months of Customer Service Experience required. Minimum of 6 months of scheduling experience preferred.

Certification: N/A

License: N/A

Other: Medical terminology knowledge desired. Excellent customer service, including verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. Data entry skills and good computer skills are required including knowledge of Microsoft Office. Epic experience preferred. Bilingual is helpful.

US:FL:Fort Myers