Experienced Part Time Remote Customer Service Specialist - After Hours Support for Healthcare Services at Blithequark
Join the Blithequark Team: Delivering Exceptional Patient Experiences in Healthcare Blithequark is a leading multi-specialty physician-led organization dedicated to providing access to extraordinary care across various specialties. We're seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Part Time Remote Customer Service Specialist to join our After Hours Team. As a critical member of our team, you will serve as the initial point of contact for patients, healthcare providers, and facilities, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of patient care. About Blithequark Blithequark is a renowned healthcare organization with over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region. With a presence in over 145 locations and 25 specialties, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient satisfaction, excellent healthcare, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Role Purpose and Responsibilities As a Part Time Remote Customer Service Specialist, you will be responsible for: Navigating electronic health records to obtain and validate historical information, capturing and documenting demographic and financial information, and maintaining patient privacy and security as outlined by HIPAA. Managing a high volume of incoming calls from patients, healthcare providers, and facilities, ensuring resolution to the call and providing excellent customer service. Leveraging critical thinking with speed and accuracy to identify the reason for the call and take appropriate action based on caller need and acuity. Scheduling patient visits based on complex provider preferences, verifying and updating insurance, and checking insurance eligibility. Maintaining proficiency in and sharing knowledge of insurance basics, MyChart, and appointment instructions. Communicating directly with providers (physicians) to relay pertinent clinical information during after hours. Managing calls within established performance and customer service standards, achieving targeted abandoned call rate, average speed of answer, and average transaction time. Requirements and Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 2-5 years of recent healthcare or customer service experience Typing Test: Minimum speed of 35 wpm, 90% accuracy Location: Must live within 1 hour of St. Louis, Missouri Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a healthcare setting or customer service role Familiarity with electronic health records and patient communication systems Excellent communication and problem-solving skills What We Offer Benefits and Rewards At Blithequark, we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by Blithequark Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by Blithequark 401(k) plan with Blithequark match Blithequark Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time Adoption assistance Work Environment and Culture At Blithequark, we pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, compassion, and respect. Our remote work environment allows for flexibility and work-life balance, while our team is dedicated to supporting and developing each other. We offer: Part-time schedule: 24 hours per week Opportunities for career growth and professional development Collaborative and dynamic team environment Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance How to Apply If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences and have a strong background in customer service or healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to join our team at Blithequark. Shift Details: Sunday: 12:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (Holiday Bucket: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.) Don't miss this chance to be part of a leading healthcare organization and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now to join the Blithequark team! Apply for this job