Temp Navigation Center Representative

Under the general supervision of the Navigation Center Supervisor, the Navigation Center Representative will work to provide exceptional customer service to patients of Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHCCC). The position requires responding to a high volume of inbound calls for the purpose of scheduling appointments, appointment confirmations, cancellations, and rescheduling. The Navigation Center Representative will be responsible for performing insurance and financial class verification. The Navigation Center Representative processes patient inquires via phone, email, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) tasking.

It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, motivated, and organized at all times.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to pass a criminal history background check upon hire.

Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Minimum one year of customer service position preferably in a healthcare setting or completion of a Medical Assistant training program from an accredited school preferred. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees of organization.

Bilingual - ability to read, speak and write in English and another language is desirable.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents.

Intermediate computer literacy to comply with department needs (e.g. electronic medical record documentation). Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required. Minimum of typing at 35 wpm preferred.

Certificate in Medical Assisting from an accredited school is preferred.

Possession of current, valid and unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) required.

Current CPR (BLS-C) card preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment consisting of high volume of inbound calls.