Job title: Patient Access Specialist I
Company: Memorial Health System
Job description: Location:Orion Building -6630 Orion DriveFort Myers FL 33912Department: LPG Contact CenterWork Type: Full TimeShift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$15.64 – $18.75 / hourSummaryThe Patient Access Specialist position is very often the first point of contact with LMHS 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, outpatient facilities and offices. The Patient Access Specialist plays a key role in LMHS 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 an exceptional patient experience. The Patient Access Specialist responsibilities include utilizing our practice management system to facilitate access to care through registration, scheduling and recording of patient communications for 300 providers and/or 1100 different procedure/appointment types. This person will handle a variety of incoming customer inquiries or requests and will use the appropriate resources to complete accurate responses. In addition to taking inbound calls from patients and offices, this position could require utilizing a work queue to make outbound calls to patients per physician order to schedule their outpatient procedure(s) and/or office visits. The person in this position must be comfortable in a fast paced environment, 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.RequirementsEducational Requirements Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required andAdditional RequirementsPost high school training or college preferredExperience Requirements Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or
1 Year Customer Service Required and
1 Year Scheduling PreferredAdditional RequirementsEpic experience a plusState of Florida Licensure Requirements Licenses Required/
Preferred and/or
Not RequiredCertifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/Registrations Required/
Preferred and/orOther RequirementsMedical terminology knowledge desired. Knowledge and understanding of telephone etiquette including strong listening skills are essential. Excellent customer service, including verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to type 30 words per minute. Data entry skills and good computer skills are required including knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to speak bilingual is helpful.US:FL:Fort Myers
Expected salary: $15.64 – 18.75 per hour
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Job date: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:19:54 GMT
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