Coordinator, Patient Access

NeighborHealth Patient Access Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Position Summary : As a customer service expert, you are a liaison for all patients seeking services at NeighborHealth. As a member of the Patient Access Team you will be expected to interact in a professional, friendly and welcoming manner while capturing accurate information in order to provide a superior customer experience. The Patient Access Coordinator will be expected to book, cancel, reschedule, and check out appointments and answer phones according to the Registration department guidelines.

Schedule : Tuesday Friday 11 a.m. 8 p.m. & Saturday 7 : 30 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a mentor to new and existing registration staff.
• Works with supervisor to orient and train new staff to department policies, procedures and workflow.
• Schedules appointments for all patients as requested by the patient or provider.
• Sets up the recalls for returning patients as instructed by the provider.
• Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner. Identifies the department and introduces self.
• Works closely and professionally with the clinical team to assist patients who walk-in with symptoms. Obtains all relevant information to properly forward to the clinical team.
• Manages all incoming and outgoing in basket messages.
• Creates Telephone encounters for patients with non-urgent concerns in need of a call from someone in the clinical team.
• Scrubs schedule for all outstanding arrived appointments and complete them through the checkout process.
• Utilizes Dental / Optical software according to the department.
• Verify insurance in advance and same day.

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Benefits

Pay Range $19.55 up to $29.33 based on experience.

NeighborHealth opens our doors to people from all demographics and cultures. Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home - in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas. EEO & Accommodation Statement : NeighborHealth is an equal employment / affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Federal Trade Commission Statement : According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps." Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement : NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

There's a reason NeighborHealth is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment for both our employees and our patients that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team!