Call Center Coordinator

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Downey Hospital and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work ^TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Under the direction of IDS Call Center Management, the Call Center Coordinator performs all tasks related to patient scheduling and pre-registration in an efficient, accurate and hospitable manner to ensure that patient, physician and organizational needs are met.  Works closely with management to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Engages in performance improvement activities as needed and serves as a communication facilitator for area of responsibility.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Attention to detail, actively listens and always follows appropriate channels of communication
• Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Uses time efficiently, able to deal with frequent change or unexpected events
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks with interruption
• Pleasant voice; ability to diffuse escalating situations and engage management when appropriate
• Good English spelling, reading and comprehension skills
• Knowledge and ability to perform tasks with Microsoft Office software
• Spanish/Chinese bilingual preferred

Required Experience

Required:

• Successful completion of high school education or GED
• Minimum 1 year Customer Service experience
• Ability to maintain composure and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Telephone experience with excellent telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of insurance/authorization process and basic medical terminology
• Medical Assistant
• Work experience in a Call Center setting

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V