Job Description:

Atrius Health is a nonprofit healthcare leader delivering a system of connected care that enables us to know our patients better so that we can serve them well. Across 32 clinical locations, more than 50 specialties and 825 physicians, we provide proactive, customized care to more than 720,000 adult and pediatric patients across eastern Massachusetts.

The Atrius Health practices including Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and PMG Physician Associates – together with VNA Care – work in collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities, to develop innovative and effective ways of delivering care in the most appropriate setting, making it easier for patients to be healthy.

We believe that by establishing a solid foundation of knowledge, understanding and trust with each of our patients, we enrich their health and enhance their lives.

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SUMMARY

Reporting to and working under the general direction of the Supervisor(s) and Manager of the department, process referrals and authorizations for Atrius Health Patients. Receives inbound requests (calls, emails, faxes, etc.) as well as from within the work queues. Maintains patient records and continually provides information to patients and specialists.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year in a clinical or customer service position, preferably in a health care setting. Knowledge and understanding of health insurance plans preferred. Must be able to respond knowledgeably to a range of patient issues for both contracted and non-contracted payers, including government and non-government payers. Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft, scheduling software and electronic medical records (EPIC or equivalent). Understands nuances to payer systems and escalates issues as needed.

SKILLS

• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.


• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.


• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.


• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.


• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.


• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

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Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution


• Generous Paid Time Off


• 10 paid holidays


• Paid professional development


• Generous health and welfare benefit package

Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state

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