- Location
- TNO - Midtown Admin | Nashville, TN, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Customer Service
- Source
- Workday
Description
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Customer Service Operator/ Patient Service Representative provides medical office support by functioning as the primary resource for answering multiple incoming telephone lines, connecting callers to the appropriate office personnel, and routing messages as needed.
• Answers all incoming calls in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Routes calls and messages appropriately, offering voice mail, paging or redirection of calls as needed.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) for obtaining pertinent information depending on nature of call.
• Presents a personable, resourceful approach to problem solving, as well as support and help to all callers.
• Greets patients/visitors and aids as appropriate.
• Distributes simple outbound correspondence or copies of records, as necessary.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Responds promptly to patients, physicians, and clinical requests
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to use multi-line phone system, including transferring calls and paging.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with callers and patients
• Ability to remain calm and defuse irate callers and patient by collaborating with them to identify
concerns and properly direct calls.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent discretion and judgment.
• Ability to multi-task; enjoy fast-paced office with constantly changing demands while maintaining a positive outlook.