Patient Access Scheduler (Specialty Access Center)

Why M Physicians? The Specialty Access Center (SAC) is an inbound, fast-paced, high-volume center with an average of 6,000 calls per day. The SAC supports multiple Adult and Pediatric Specialties, which include Cardiology, Dermatology, ENT, Med-Surg, Neuroscience, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Primary Care, Pulmonology, Solid Organ Transplant, Urology, Women’s Health and so many more! As the first point of contact, the SAC provides essential support in connecting patients with the care they need.What you will do as a Patient Access Scheduler: Uses technology proficiently to identify and satisfy patient appointment scheduling needsCoordinates all aspects of patient scheduling needs according to protocolsNotifies caller of change in appointment schedulingAcquires patient demographic and insurance information for new patients and verifies for returning patientsCan optimally determine when a conversation needs to be escalated to triage or managerProvides pre-appointment instructions to patients at the time of the callResponds to, answers and/or advises questions or concernsWhat you will need:HS Diploma/GED1+ Years Customer Service experience in healthcare or professional service industryProven ability to listen effectively, maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality, and resolve patient complaints while demonstrating patience and professionalismStrong telephone management, organization, and prioritization skills*This position requires a full month of uninterrupted trainingLocation: At this time, this position will be working remote (MN residents only)Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pmBenefits: This is a benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more!Compensation:20.40 - 29.58 USD HourlyAt M Physicians we believe in pay transparency and equity. The compensation for each position is based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other role-specific considerations. Our total compensation is designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.Join us on a mission to advance medicine.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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.