Bilingual Spanish/English Patient Service Specialist

<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Job Summary</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">The Patient Service Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for patients within a healthcare setting. We are looking for a cheerful, polite, professional <b>Remote</b> <b>Patient Service Specialist (Full Time)</b> to collaborate closely with other team members to provide outstanding service to patients and healthcare providers for a rapidly growing cardiology practice in Florida. The Patient Services Specialist will help patients with cardiology care by scheduling appointments and in-office testing. This role also assists with patient requests by answering questions or warmly transferring them to other staff members who specialize in the requested area. To be a successful patient services representative, you should be customer-focused, meticulous, and efficient. Training will vary depending on location. Miami area candidates will have firsthand training on-site. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Duties</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Answer inbound calls and schedule office appointments and answer questions for new and established patients.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Engage in active listening with callers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing anxiety, as needed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Utilize software, databases, scripts, and tools as directed in formal training and regular coaching.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Route calls the appropriate personnel, as needed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Coordinate hospital consults with practice offices.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Build professional relationships with patients and other call center team members based on trust and reliability.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Understand and strive to meet or exceed contact center metrics while providing excellent consistent customer service. (Trained Staff Take 100+ Calls Per Day)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Make recommendations for appointment times, providers, and locations that may better suit patient needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Learn about recent technologies and workflows. Information is always evolving so staff must keep current.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Other related duties, as assigned. General knowledge of Microsoft Excel is helpful if you complete special projects, this is not a requirement of the position.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Qualifications</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Applicants must be Bilingual</span></span></b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"> <b>in Spanish and English.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Prefer healthcare focused call center experience or call center professionals accustomed to delivering a great caller experience in a high-volume setting.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Prefer medical office staff accustomed to a fast-paced office where they made patient appointments and multi-task in a large office or high-volume setting.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Should feel confident in their ability once trained to take 100+ calls per day, this is a fast-paced environment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Familiarity with medical terminology is extremely helpful for effective communication with patients and healthcare providers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Excellent people skills to foster positive relationships with patients and team members.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Proficient in using office equipment and software related to medical administrative support. Athena appointment software knowledge a plus.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Must have High-Speed Internet service connected to a modem. Internet speed of 25MBPS download and 5MBPS upload is a requirement of employment.</span></span></b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"> Candidates must provide proof of internet speed. They will need to have their own desk, chair. The employer provides all necessary technical equipment. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Remote employees must have a quiet place to work free of distractions.</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">New employees must live in Florida. Training is 2-3 weeks depending on prior experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care while working in a supportive team environment. If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the Remote Patient Services Representative role.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Job Type: Full-time</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour (Salary is based on experience.)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Expected hours: forty per week.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Benefits:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">401(k)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">401(k) matching</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Dental insurance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Health insurance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Life insurance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Paid time off</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Vision insurance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Schedule:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">8-hour shift (Shift will be assigned between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Monday to Friday</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">No weekends</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Experience:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#595959;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;">Medical: 1 year (Preferred)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#595959;">Work Location: Remote</span></span></span></span></span></span><br> 

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