Call Center/Front Desk Floater (Central Suffolk/Full Time)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a leading provider of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy — as well as Massage and Acupuncture. We pride ourselves on creating strong, lasting relationships with our patients, providers, and communities, and we’re deeply committed to investing in our team and workplace culture.

We are currently hiring a Clinic Support Floater for immediate, long-term employment. Our expectations of a clinic support floater is to do any clinic support duties such as Front Desk and Call Center Support. You will cover our clinics in West Babylon, Babylon, Smithtown, St.James, Hauppauge, East Northport, Huntington, Commack, Lake Ronkonkoma, Selden, Port Jefferson, and East Setauket. You will assist in our commitment to provide our patients with a stellar patient experience by ensuring the highest quality and compassionate care

If you're looking for a hands-on role in a fast-growing field where you can make a real impact, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow with an expert team.

Job Status: Monday-Friday 9am-530pm

Requirements:

What You'll be Doing!

• Effectively communicate changes to administration procedures of the front office, including telephones, processing, scheduling, and verifications.
• Route escalated calls to the appropriate department and personnel.
• Complete tasks surrounding the nature of the call and providing the highest level of patient care and support.
• Schedule appointments based on availability and continuity of care, verifies insurance information, updates demographics, and informs patients of necessary documentation for health center visits.
• Answer a high volume of calls
• Greets and welcomes patients and visitors with an upbeat attitude and warm, inviting smile—whether in person or over the phone—while answering or directing inquiries and efficiently checking in patients.
• Delivers a high level of customer service by ensuring patient satisfaction, optimizing provider time, and maximizing treatment room utilization through accurate appointment scheduling in person or via phone.
• Manages scheduling operations with a focus on growth, including maximizing provider availability and treatment room usage.
• Maintains on-time patient flow by promptly notifying clinicians of patient arrivals, monitoring service delivery against the schedule, and alerting providers of any delays.
• Receives and processes incoming faxes promptly, ensuring timely communication and documentation.
• Performs accurate data entry into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including patient information, treatment plans, and updates.
• Generates reports, logs, and lists, including financial reconciliations and patient retention tracking, with a high level of accuracy.
• Ensures co-pays are tallied, reconciled, and manages credit extended to patients.
• Sets up new and returning patient cases in Theraoffice, including obtaining and verifying demographic and insurance information.
• Contacts treating physicians to obtain updated prescriptions for Occupational and Physical Therapy treatments and obtains Plans of Care, updating the system accordingly.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions, addressing concerns, and alleviating fears with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Answers calls from physicians, hospitals, and patients, demonstrating exemplary customer service skills.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by monitoring stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required to support clinic operations and patient care

Requirements:

• One (1) year of medical office experience preferred, with familiarity in EMR systems a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new programs.
• Proficiency in Google Suite is required.
• One year of experience in a customer service-oriented role is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to successfully complete in-service training.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, and record patients' conditions, reactions, and changes in physical condition.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and conduct in the welfare of patients.
• Strong record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, completing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the company’s services (may include: visitors, patients, staff members, or others).

What We Offer!

• Vacation & Paid Time Off Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Health Insurance/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending
• Free Life Insurance
• NY 529 College Savings Program
• Identity Theft Insurance