Customer Service Representative - Scheduling

This employee serves as a contact between Respiratory Therapists and patients, scheduling appointments, managing cancelations, and working closely with the Respiratory Therapist, finding the best solutions and/or alternatives for all involved.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in the training of all Customer Service personnel, including new hires
• Answer phone calls and emails
• Make outbound phone calls to schedule patients' appointments
  
  
  
  • this includes making reminder appointment calls
  
  
  
  
• Coordinate with Respiratory Therapist about schedules, patients, and any changes
• Resolve scheduling conflicts as they occur
• Deletes, corrects, or re-enters patient information in customer accounts and software as deemed necessary
  

• Strong communication skills
• Manage both inbound and outbound phone calls positively and professionally
  
  
  
  • This will include communicating with both patients and internal staff
  
  
  
  
• Carry out oral and written instructions
• Enter patient and medical information using company software
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Time-management and organizational skills necessary to effectively manage multiple expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and active-listening skills, as well as the ability to prioritize issues and respond accordingly
• Knowledge of scheduling and basic computer skills are preferred
• Must be local to Clearwater FL home office

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Clerical or administrative experience a plus
• Knowledge of health care terminology helpful
• Basic computer program knowledge