Submission for the position: LPN Call Center - Tampa, FL - (Job Number: 2018786)
LPN Call Center - Tampa, FL
Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work.(sm)
Working in a call center environment under supervision, this position handles inbound calls from patients, patient representatives, providers and other medical staff. Practicing quality clinical skills and strictly adhering to established protocols, handles patient inquiries and requests.  When appropriate, refers medically related inquiries/requests and complaints to clinic staff for intervention and resolution. Also assists callers with general contacts including, but not limited to, appointment scheduling, general facility and provider information, general requests, medical records requests and issue resolution.
*This position is located at 500 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL and the hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM - 6PM EST*
Primary Responsibilities:
• Work effectively in a structured, production environment
• Adhere to daily schedules and assignments
• Strictly adheres to established advanced protocols to handle incoming contacts including, but not limited to, prescription refill requests, lab results, x-ray results, medical triage assessments, medical inquiries and referral requests
• Assists callers with general contacts including, but not limited to, appointment scheduling, general facility and provider information, general requests, medical records requests and issue resolution
• Verify and update patient information in the clinical information system
• When appropriate, assigns electronic tasks to clinic staff to intervene with medically related inquiries and requests and to address concerns
• Contact patients to remind of appointments
• Contact patients to communicate special outbound call campaign messaging
• Review patient chart (in EMR) to ensure core measures are being addressed and met per protocol and takes appropriate action when they are not, i.e., schedule services
• Assist patients with identification of and connectivity to community and program resources to assist with non-medical needs, (Pharmacy assistance programs, meals on wheels, LIS)
• Document thoroughly all calls and actions taken within core systems
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current unrestricted Florida LVN license or compact license
• 2 years of experience in healthcare environment with direct customer contact
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Medical office experience
• Electronic Medical Record experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Ability to respond appropriately to patient questions regarding tests and treatments
• Computer experience (data entry, screen navigation, keyboarding)
UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Careers with WellMed . Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000 lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Job Keywords: LPN, managed care, Medicare, triage, call center, quality, Medical Office, acute, Hospital, WellMed, Tampa, FL, Florida
Call Center/Triage
US-FL-Tampa
WellMed Medical Mgmt, Inc
Oct 7, 2021, 3:38:12 PM
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): US-FL-Tampa