Healthcare Customer Service Representative at TEKsystems
Cary, NC 27511
About the Job
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
§ Primary resource for inbound telephone calls to minimize workflow interruptions due to non-clinical related customer inquiries, such as general prescription status or financial information.
§ Handle inbound and outbound calls to schedule medication delivery and payment so that accurate information is included in their profile and distribution can successfully send their package in a timely manner.
§ Directly responds to customer inquiries when appropriate or routes calls to the appropriate staff to ensure prompt resolution/customer satisfaction.
§ Update concise progress notes to ensure other roles within the workflow are able to quickly assess the status of the referral.
§ Provides customer service through manipulation of management information system to answer questions regarding refill needs, providing status of pending/shipped prescriptions, verify insurance information and provide copies of invoices upon request.
§ Answer patient questions and concerns during refill scheduling and transfer to the clinical team (pharmacists and nurses) when appropriate.
§ Identify and report adverse events (AEs) and product complaints (PCs) to clinicians to ensure patient’s safety.
§ Perform other duties as assigned (above tasks may vary slightly depending on the specific team/program requirements.)
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED with minimum of associate degree preferred
One year or more of call center experience
Experience working with management information systems to effectively address customer needs
Proficiency in Microsoft applications
Excellent verbal and written communications
Must be able to show empathy when talking to patients
Professional telephone manner
Strong attention to detail
Customer service experience preferred
Medical office experience / knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Pharmacy experience is a plus, but not required
Medical claims experience is a plus, but not required.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.