Call Center Representative
hace 4 días
Worcester
Call Center Agent Pride Health is seeking a Call Center Agent for one of its clients in Massachusetts. This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension with competitive pay and benefits. Location – Worcester, MA 01610 Pay range - $30 to $34 per Hour on a W2. Length of assignment – 3 Months of Contract (Possibility of extension) Shift / Schedule – On-site, we have multiple openings with three different shift timings: Day shift, Mid-day shift, and Night shift. It can be either Day 5x8-Hour OR Day 4x10-Hour. They can assign any one of the shifts, Flexibility is key with this position, as the hours could change. Also, the ability to travel to all locations (35-mile radius) is required. Advanced notice will be given for the assignment location each day. May be required to travel/transport. Job Summary • Crisis Center oversees 32 towns in MA, is contracted with two major hospitals where the clinicians reside, and assists and deals with people with mental health crises., • Can be challenging and high-stress. Crisis line reps have to respond to a call within 60 min., • The client offers internal mechanisms to offer support and relief to contractors. A lot of walk-ins - a lot of exposure to substance abuse, and they may participate in outreach., • Contractors must remain sensitive and mindful and have empathy and understanding. Will encounter individuals who are actively detoxing/engaging in substance abuse - the contractor will never be alone with these individuals., • Check in, calling in ambulance/EMS, dispatching EMS, fast-paced environment, knowing when to escalate, working well with a team, can take a few people to manage a call., • Behavioral health field background (potential Behavioral Health Techs would do well). PCRC in the ED background would do well. Roughly 1st shift receives 200 and 2nd 100, times of year can play a part in call volume. 6 crisis line staff members + 2 managing staff assisting with calls., • This position requires an empathetic and calm demeanor, as it can be very stressful. Must be good in a fast-paced environment, along with being a great decision maker and team player. A bachelor's degree is required in any specialty. Job Duties • Receives and responds to telephone calls and referrals regarding urgent and emergent behavioral health services. Registers, screens, and completes insurance checks for individuals seeking services., • Performs telephonic interventions which include, but are not limited to, crisis support and de-escalation of individuals in Crisis., • For urgent and emergent services, assists Clinicians with arranging dispositions of cases inpatient bed Searches, making referrals, arranging transportation (cab or ambulance), etc.), • Assigns and schedules initial assessments for urgent and emergent services., • Obtains insurance authorizations, processes referrals, obtains information, and enters into the Electronic Health Record (EHR)., • Communicates to the supervisor information gathered for referrals from identified high-priority referral sources, including (but not limited to) the Department of Mental Health and hospital inpatient programs., • Demonstrates knowledge of services and resources available. Requirements • High School/GED required., • Experience is required from a high-stress healthcare environment., • Epic EMR experience is a MUST. Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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