What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Phone Operator position at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists?
Job description:
Organization Name: Regional Orthopaedic Associates
Job Title: Phone Operator
Reports To: Phone Room Supervisor
Job Location: Wilmington, DE 19808
Hours/Week: 40
I. General Summary
Regional Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a professional and customer-focused Phone Operator to join our team. This role is responsible for answering incoming calls, scheduling patient appointments, and directing inquiries to the appropriate members of our physician teams. The ideal candidate will assist patients with scheduling needs, collect and verify demographic and insurance information, and ensure all interactions reflect the high standards of care our practice is known for.
II. Principal Duties and Essential Functions
Answer multi-line phones promptly and courteously.
Triage incoming calls to determine appropriate routing or action.
Schedule appointments for new patients, accurately entering all demographic and insurance information.
Schedule appointments for existing patients, updating and verifying all demographic and insurance data.
Transfer calls to appropriate physicians or team members as needed.
Review and manage appointment schedules and assist patients with referral-related concerns.
Provide exceptional service by addressing caller questions and concerns professionally.
Maintain flexibility with scheduling and be willing to adjust hours as needed.
III. Job Requirements
A. Job Knowledge and Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Working knowledge of standard office equipment, including multi-line phone systems, fax machines, and copiers.
Accurate typing and familiarity with email/calendar systems.
Basic understanding of medical terminology is necessary.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting.
Must consistently check and respond to email communications in a timely manner.
B. Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
C. Experience
Prior experience in a medical office or healthcare setting is helpful but not required.
Additional Information
Compensation: Pay is commensurate with skills and experience. A pay range will be displayed on really, but final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
About Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
DOS believes that your health is the most important thing in your life. We are unique in the community, as we're the only completely sub-specialized and fellowship-trained Orthopaedic practice in Delaware. When choosing an Orthopaedic surgeon, looking for one who specializes in the problem that you are experiencing is important. It should be a key factor in your decision making. At Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, we are focused on a higher level of sub-specialty Orthopaedic care. Our philosophy is simple - practice only in the field you specialize in. Unlike general orthopaedic surgeons who do a little bit of everything, our specialists do a lot of one particular thing. Only practicing in their specialized fields allows our physicians to perform a higher volume of surgery within their specialty. Many studies have proven that physicians with larger volumes in a particular specialty have better results. There is no reason to trust your healthcare to anyone other than a SPECIALIST.