Scheduler

Scheduler

Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help "homebound" patients recover from illness or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Services include skilled nursing care (IV drug administration, injections, tube feeding, wound care, care plan education), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, medical social services, and as needed medical supplies. We are seeking a part-time, 20-hour weekday scheduler. The hours can be either 3 : 30pm - 7 : 30pm or 4pm - 8pm. This is a remote position but must live in Massachusetts.

Under direction, receives incoming communication and online requests from both patients and referring providers interested in accessing care. Performs patient registration, and scheduling processes. Ensures that patients, referring providers, and other customers receive timely, efficient, and high-quality service. This is a telephone / computer-based position; there is no face-to-face interaction with patients or other customers. Essential functions include :

• Documents all patient demographic, medical, financial, and referral information into the computer in strict compliance with established department procedures for the purpose of getting a hospital registration number and scheduling of an appointment.
• Answers telephone, triages calls, takes accurate and detailed messages using professional and courteous customer service techniques.
• Provides basic information and instructions to patients regarding the practice and hospitals across the enterprise.
• Obtains all patient information required by the providers prior to an appointment. Ensures that the medical records are available to all health care providers.
• Completely and accurately transcribes call, referral, and scheduling information in multiple systems.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of the Mass General Brigham Hospitals and ambulatory practices; supports ongoing communication and provides service recovery when needed with patients and referring physicians.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy consistent with HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications :

Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience : Customer service work experience, specifically in a contact / call center environment 0-1 year required experience in a medical office or health care setting, with Epic experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Pay Range : $17.36 - $24.79 / Hourly

EEO Statement : Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.