Role Description
The TextCare Specialist is the starting point for each telehealth encounter and plays a vital role in maintaining continuity of care. The MA builds relationships with patients through responsive, clear, and effective communication.
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Monitoring the patient engagement software for incoming messages and responding to those messages with a patient-first approach.
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Delighting patients with timely and compassionate responses, building the initial relationship that makes TextCare their preferred healthcare resource for problems big and small.
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Conducting initial patient intake, confirming their identity, reviewing previous uses, and directing them to available providers.
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Maintaining effective communication and continuity of care β connecting patients and providers in a timely and seamless manner.
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Securing patient information while maintaining patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
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Dynamically support TextCare, coordinating closely with providers while maintaining TextCare operational efficiency.
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Assisting with scheduling and other care coordination activities.
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Protecting the practice by adhering to professional standards, federal, state, and local healthcare policies.
Qualifications
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1+ years of work experience, preferably in customer service or healthcare.
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Flexibility to work 8-10 hour shifts (40 hours/wk) Mon-Sun between the hours of 7AM - 9PM EST.
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CCMA (or similar clinical accreditation) strongly preferred.
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
Requirements
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Ability to provide patients with timely responses, clear and professional communication, and a steadfast willingness to find solutions to all problems.
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Strong communication skills, including active listening and empathy, to effectively address patient needs and concerns and coordinate care.
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Proficient in basic technology (Microsoft products, etc).
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Ability or willingness to learn patient engagement software / customer service systems that enable omnichannel (text, phone, video, email) communication with patients and teammates.
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Ability or willingness to learn basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
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Ability to multi-task and work independently with excellent organizational skills.
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Must possess a strong sense of professionalism.
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Must thrive in a team dynamic.
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Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
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Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
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Ability to follow written or verbal step-by-step instructions.
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Ability to concentrate, think, and learn.
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Ability to hear, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, push, and pull.