CALL CENTER SPECIALIST
Universal Health Services
- Location
- WASHINGTON, Washington, DC
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- 1h ago
About this role
Responsibilities
CALL CENTER SPECIALIST Capital Medical Group | Independence Physician Management (IPM), a UHS Subsidiary Work Setting: Remote Shift: 8-4:30pm or 8:30 - 5pm Capital Medical Group is a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our Pain Medicine practice and provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to patients and providers. At Capital Medical Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As a large multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV. Why Join Capital Medical Group? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing healthcare organization where your work directly supports the patient experience and delivery of high-quality care. You will join a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
What We Offer
Joining Capital Medical Group means becoming part of a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. We offer: A challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation and generous paid time off Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Educational assistance and development programs Career advancement opportunities across UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries The Call Center Specialist is responsible for providing patient access support for Capital Medical Group practices through the Contact Center. This position receives and processes patient calls related to appointment scheduling, registration, insurance information, and other patient access requests. The Call Center Specialist schedules appointments according to established workflows and decision trees, enters and updates patient information in Epic, and routes requests to the appropriate clinical or administrative department. The role requires professional and effective customer service while adhering to established policies, procedures, and patient privacy requirements.
Qualifications
Essential Job Duties Comply with all administrative, clinical, Human Resources, and departmental policies and procedures. Actively support the mission, goals, and service standards of Capital Medical Group. Receive and respond to patient calls in a timely and professional manner. Handle patient requests for multiple medical practices while following established workflows and protocols. Schedule appointments and procedures according to established scheduling guidelines and decision-tree workflows. Complete new patient registration and update patient demographic and insurance information. Verify insurance eligibility and provide patients with information regarding financial responsibility, as appropriate. Enter and maintain patient information accurately in Epic. Route calls, messages, and patient requests to the appropriate administrative or clinical department. Provide accurate scheduling and service information to patients and other callers. Promote patient access tools and online services, including MyChart. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements. Work effectively with patients, families, providers, clinical staff, and other departments. Support departmental and workflow changes as needed. Meet departmental expectations for quality, productivity, attendance, and customer service. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Healthcare customer service, inbound call