Access Center Specialist II

The Access Center Specialist II has mastered all requirements of the Access Center Specialist listed below and is trained in scheduling groups beyond their assigned specialty clinics and can be regularly assigned to additional specialties in times of need to stay within call center metrics. The Access Center is a high-volume contact center handling appointment scheduling, clinical escalation and general call routing and requests for information. The Access Center Specialist is responsible for obtaining and entering accurate demographic and insurance information for all encounters and must discuss financial obligations with patient families, collecting payments or escalating to Financial Advocates when appropriate. In addition, the Access Center Specialist is responsible for monitoring registration and insurance related items that fall into patient work queues to ensure timely claim filing. This role works collaboratively with other Nemours departments to ensure all patient access needs are met. The Access Center Specialist serves as an initial contact for patients and families via telephone in a manner consistent with Nemours Children's Health customer service and standards of behavior. The Access Specialist is required to provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers, and represent Nemours in a positive, professional manner. They are responsible for demonstrating a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor always. The Access Center Specialist communicates with patients and providers via telephone and other electronic means to ensure accurate, prompt, and courteous scheduling of specialty appointments according to established specialty guidelines.

Essential Functions: 

Requirements:

High School Diploma 

1 year of more of customer service, medical office or call center experience required 

CRCR Certified Revenue Cycle Representative - HFMA Certification - Preferred

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