Contact Center Rep Associate
The Contact Center Rep Associate at Confidential Client is responsible for registering patients, scheduling appointments and procedures, and verifying insurance and referral information in a call center environment. This role requires effective communication to provide accurate financial information, support diverse patient needs including non-English speakers, and collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to enhance the overall patient experience. The position demands critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Contact Center Rep Associate to register patients and manage appointment scheduling in a high-volume call center supporting clinical and non-clinical patients.
- Register patients and schedule appointments, procedures, and testing.
- Obtain and verify insurance, referral, and guarantor information.
- Quote co-pay, co-insurance, and self-pay amounts accurately.
- Initiate communication services for hearing-impaired and non-English-speaking patients.
- Educate patients on patient portals and digital tools (e.g., My Health Connection).
- Escalate clinical or complex calls to appropriate teams as needed.
- Work collaboratively across clinics and departments to resolve scheduling and billing questions.
- Maintain accuracy of patient information and expedite staff-to-management communications.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient registration and scheduling functions in a call center environment.
- Verify insurance authorizations/pre-certifications with health plans or PCP offices.
- Explain financial obligations and payment options to patients.
- Provide high-quality customer service and uphold confidentiality (HIPAA awareness expected).
- Train and support colleagues on scheduling tools and processes when needed.
- Use critical thinking and independent judgment within defined scope.
Qualifications
- Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong communication skills — phone and written.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced call center and handling multiple systems.
- Basic knowledge of medical insurance verification and patient financial interactions preferred.
- Attention to detail and ability to escalate appropriately.
- Able to work with diverse patient populations and support required accommodations.
Schedule & Compensation
- Employment type: Part-time (schedule per posting: 40 hours per pay period / 2 weeks).
- Shift: Days.
- Pay: $19.67 – $25.57 per hour (pay dependent on relevant experience).
Benefits & Total Rewards
Confidential Client offers a competitive total rewards package common to the Healthcare & Nursing industry, including:
- Performance bonuses and merit-based pay increases.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support.
- PTO, family & medical leave, and other paid leaves.
- Retirement plan with employer match (403(b) and possible 457(b) options).
- Flexible spending / HSA options.
- Tuition assistance, education reimbursement, and professional development resources.
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, identity protection, and discounted services.
Why Work Here
Join a team focused on improving lives through timely access to care and exceptional patient experience. This entry-level contact center role provides structured career-ladder opportunities to grow skills, responsibilities, and pay over time.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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