Medical Outbound Contact Center - Chicago, United States - WellBe Senior Medical

WellBe Senior Medical

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary:

The Engagement Specialist joins the WellBe team's efforts in acquiring new patients and helping our patients to lead a more meaningful life.

This unique role provides the opportunity to directly contribute to WellBe's growth as well as improve our ability to help people receive WellBe's life-changing care.

We need you to be an expert at communication and building relationships in order to engage patients and schedule in-home visits from WellBe.

A normal 'day in the life' consists of conducting outbound calls to prospective patients to schedule in-home comprehensive wellness visits and health risk assessments.

The Engagement Specialist connects with potential new patients, provides answers to their questions, and supports our in-home care team to engage patients in their health.

The Engagement Specialist is truly the first point of contact for a patient and will be responsible for introducing the patient to WellBe and all the great benefits they qualify for.

The Engagement Specialist oversees the monitoring and measuring of call outcomes and works with the engagement team to maximize our ability to enroll new patients.

Engagement is the starting point for WellBe to support people who are in need, and this role is a critical part of our commitment to our patients.

By joining WellBe, you will be able to make an immediate difference in the lives of many people.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate the WellBe model and persuade patients to schedule initial inhome visits
Make outbound calls (90% of time) and/or receive incoming calls from health plan members to coordinate and schedule inhome visits with nurse practitioners
Follow call scripts for engagement and be adept at framing conversations tailored for the individual you are speaking to
Answer questions, clarify information and provide solutions for potential patient concerns
Explain the benefits of health risk assessments and overcome patient concerns or objections
Accurately and concisely document customer feedback and special needs indicated during each call in a computerbased system
Identify any current issues and anticipate future needs by providing additional information, as needed
Navigate an electronic medical record to access the appropriate information required
Utilize standard office equipment, including telephone, and computer
Perform special projects as needed
Other duties may be assigned, based on company's needs

Job Requirements:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Requirements:_
High School education or equivalent
College degree preferred
Required Skills and Abilities:_
Must have great interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good command of the English language
Must possess the ability to navigate tough conversations, handle objections gracefully, and understand and address the needs of patients
Must have a passion for helping people
Experience assisting patients in navigating the complex health system is a plus
One (1) year of outbound call center experience required; experience in health care, high end travel and hospitality, or education is a plus
One (1) year sales experience in an appointment setting, lead generation, insurance sales, vacation sales, preferred
Demonstrated ability in explaining a service or program and ability to overcome objections to participation
Medicare experience preferred
Must be comfortable speaking with Medicare beneficiaries by phone
Must be able to speak clearly and unencumbered on the phone
Must be dynamic and engaging on the phone and demonstrate superb active listening skills
Excellent dataentry skills and proven ability to navigate multiple computer screens while conducting a customer call
Demonstrated ability to organize, take initiative and followup independently
Proven time management, multitasking, prioritization and followup skills in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to think independently and make decisions, while adhering to company standards and guidelines
Ability to work independently while being a productive member of the team
Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic growth environment
Must be open to a flexible work schedule, including contacting patients outside of standard business hours in order to reach patients at the time of day most convenient for the patient.
Preferred Skills:_
Bilingual
Work Conditions:_
Requires prolonged sitting. May require some bending, stooping, twisting, and/or stretching from seated or standing positions
Requires eyehand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to frequently operate a keyboard, telephone, copier, calculator and other office equipment
Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate information via telephone or computer
Requires moderate to intense concentration due to complexity and/or need to meet deadlines, a