Outpatient Access Representative - Float - University of Rochester : Job Details

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Job Location: Rochester - NY

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCB 203 H

Compensation Range: $18.00 - $23.81

Responsibilities:

URMC's Outpatient Ambulatory Care team is seeking Outpatient Access Specialists as we continue to grow our Flex/Float team. Working at different medical offices across UR Medicine, these Front Desk Associates interact with patients and perform essential tasks in the office like patient welcome and registration, scheduling appointments, and entering patient data.

Our work is focused on:

Customer Service: When patients have questions, Outpatient Access Specialists are the front-line problem solvers and determine the appropriate solution or direction for the patient.

Communication: Outpatient Access Specialists coordinate appointments to other clinic sites, follow-up on missed appointments and cancellations; schedule interpreters and transportation to support patient needs.

Teamwork: Providing a warm patient hand-off to providers and other clinic staff; supporting front office colleagues with their tasks.

Accuracy: Ensuring all patient forms, demographic and financial information is accurate and up-to-date; reconciling patient registration information, visit and billing errors; also maintaining accurate provider schedules.

The ideal candidate for an Outpatient Access Specialist brings at least one year of customer service or administrative/office experience. A customer service oriented approach, the ability to collaborate, and communicate effectively is essential.

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