Contact Center Advocate I

Under general supervision, follows established protocols to schedule patient appointments for specified practice groups and/or multiple locations in a busy call center. Performs new patient registration; updates registration and insurance information; responds to telephone inquiries from all callers/customers; follows established protocols for prescription request and/or messaging. Advocates on the caller/customer behalf to ensure their needs are met. Acts as a welcoming front door for all callers/customers, instilling loyalty and anticipating needs, while providing efficient, effective customer relationship management. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Two years customer service experience.

An Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.

Previous HFHS clinical/customer service experience helpful.

Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Maintains the established Quality Assurance & Workforce Adherence goals.

Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Must display strong listening skills.

Must be willing to instruct others.

Requires the ability to make sound decisions.

Must be able to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in a health care Contact Center environment. May experience mental/visual strain due to the nature of job requirements. May sit for extended periods of time. Must be physically able to ambulate within the NCO Contact Center and parking structure. Work in a complex environment with frequent changes.

Additional Information

Organization: Corporate Services

Department: Ambulatory Contact Center

Shift: Day Job

Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

OverviewPartnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.BenefitsWhether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

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