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Health First Patient Coordinator Team Lead - Enterprise Call Center in Rockledge, Florida
*POSITION SUMMARY *
The Patient Coordinator Team Lead for the hospital-based operator team is dedicated to delivering Quality/No Harm, exceptional Customer Service, and efficient Stewardship. This role is pivotal in operating the hospital's communication systems, handling calls, announcing emergencies, and providing after-hours answering services for HFMG providers. The team lead ensures the provision of accurate, timely, and efficient services in a professional healthcare setting. Strong leadership skills are essential for guiding and mentoring the operator team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. This critical role emphasizes maintaining seamless communication and ensuring patient safety through prompt and precise response handling.
*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES: *
- Promptly announce and broadcast emergency codes across all hospital areas according to established protocols, ensuring rapid response and patient safety based upon internal guidelines and procedure documentation.
- Efficiently operate multi-line telephone systems to handle high volume of incoming calls, including connecting callers to patient rooms, departments, physicians, and hospital staff.
- Monitor and maintain accurate logs of all incoming calls, messages, and emergency incidents for reference and reporting purposes.
- Coordinate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, security personnel, and other hospital departments to facilitate smooth communication flow during emergencies and regular operations.
- Coordinate and manage department’s schedule and daily operations to ensure appropriate coverage in the absence of the supervisor/manager.
- Serve as second level for problem resolution with internal and external customers to achieve optimal results.
- Apply logic and critical thinking to identify solutions to complex problems, recognize trends and escalates to management.
- Oversee and/or monitor accounts to ensure accurate information is obtained
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of department operations. Proficient in all systems used and serve as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) to assist associates in all Patient Access environments.
- Actively participate and assists the supervisor/manager in the selection and retention of Associates.
- Serve as a role model. Encourage associate growth and development through mentorship and assist with orientation and training of new associates.
- Demonstrate Lean concepts in daily activities and assist with implementation of departmental performance improvement activities resulting in improved operations and patient care outcomes.
- Uphold Health First’s commitment to quality care, patient satisfaction, and a safe environment by contributing to initiatives such as "Quality No Harm" and patient experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Work Experience: 3-5 years experience in a customer service or call center environment, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Licensure: N/A
- Certification: CPR Certification (*American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR/AED Certification).
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: o Ability to self-govern with minimal supervision. o Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and professional presence. o Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional and courteous demeanor. o Proficiency in using multi-line telephone systems, paging systems, and related office equipment. o Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. o Familiarity with medical terminology and hospital operations is advantageous. o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Outlook, Word, Excel. o Ability to apply logic and common sense to identify issues related to work performed Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. o Ability to prioritize and organize to maximize quality, value, and service. o Ability to multitask and adapt to a potentially rapid changing environment or work process. o Flexibility to work at multiple locations and rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. o Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team. o Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. o Conflict resolution and team-building skills.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS *
- Education: Associates degree.
- Work Experience: 2-5 years working in a medical office, or scheduling role.
- Licensure: N/A
- Certification: N/A
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping.
- Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
- Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
- May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
- Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Job: *Customer Service
Organization: *Health First Shared Svcs Inc
Title: Patient Coordinator Team Lead - Enterprise Call Center
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Rockledge
Requisition ID: 074186