| Location | Temple, TX |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1950 |
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Contact Center Specialist 1, under close supervision, responds to routine inbound calls, emails, and electronic requests. They assist as front-line help for product and service requests. This may include technical help, answering questions, registering new patients, and scheduling healthcare appointments. They also provide financial clearance, handle complaints, troubleshoot problems, and provide information for the institution.
This is a primarily work-from-home technical support position with a regular schedule of Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Candidates must be available for approximately two weeks of virtual weekday training (Monday - Friday) before transitioning to the regular Wednesday-Sunday schedule. In-person onboarding will take place at the Temple Contact Center.
Essential Functions of the Role
Responds to, and resolve routine inquiries, complaints and concerns through inbound phone calls, emails and electronic requests.
Ensures a positive and exemplary experience with all customers by focusing on customer satisfaction and resolution.
Provides accurate, valid, and complete information to customers using the right methods and tools. Identifies emergent health situations based on caller information. Coordinates immediate triage.
Works collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, and other departments to ensure patients'' needs are met.
Accountable for calming upset customers by providing a composed and professional demeanor.
Identifies and escalates priority issues for resolution.
Documents all customer contacts and accurately processes various documents to ensure optimal service.
May need to ensure accurate creation of new accounts in the electronic medical record system, avoid duplicate accounts, and verify insurance coverage.
Key Success Factors
Experience in a call center, customer service, or healthcare setting is preferred. Should have a moderate understanding of general job aspects.
Requires good listening, interpersonal and communication skills, and professional, nice and respectful telephone etiquette.
Excellent data entry, numeric, data entry, and computer navigational skills.
Knowledge of the patient portal is preferred.
Knowledge of customer service values and practices is preferred.
Knowledge of call center telephony and technology preferred.
Ability to promptly assess requests by using electronic and paper resource materials and correctly respond to customer inquiries.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and stressful environment.
Previous experience with Tier 1 technical support or call centers is preferred.
Comfortable navigating computers, smartphones, browsers, and basic troubleshooting while clearly explaining technical steps to others.
Provides excellent customer service through patience, effective communication, active listening, and a helpful, solution-focused approach.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
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