
Customer Care Center Representative
Job Description
Customer Care Center Representative
Department: Medical
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Barrington - OCR
Reporting To: Customer Care Center Supervisor
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume multi-line phone system and patient portal inquiries with professionalism and efficiency
- Provide accurate information about services, hours, locations, procedures, and policies
- Route calls and messages appropriately across medical, behavioral health, dental, and other departments
- Execute specialized protocols for behavioral health appointments, urgent needs, and crisis calls
- Respond promptly to patient requests while maintaining a positive, compassionate tone
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for patients, providers, and staff
- Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments across multiple health departments using electronic health and practice management systems
- Verify patient demographic and insurance information to ensure data accuracy
- Provide appointment reminders and proactive follow-up communications
- Assist with rescheduling for missed or canceled visits
- Document appointment details accurately in the electronic health record
- Monitor and track no-shows and cancellations for reporting purposes
- Confirm patient eligibility and insurance coverage as needed
- Maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all interactions
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and workflow improvement initiatives
- Execute special projects, reporting requests, and patient outreach campaigns as assigned by the Practice Manager
- Provide receptionist support including greeting patients and visitors as needed
- Follow site safety procedures and report incidents, hazards, or emergencies immediately
- Participate in safety drills and maintain awareness of emergency response protocols
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and HRSA operational standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of healthcare reception and scheduling experience
- Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and computer applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) or practice management systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification
- Familiarity with integrated care models (medical, behavioral health, dental)
- Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages spoken in the community)