Job Details
Full-timeEstimated: $31,000 – $42,000 a year17 hours ago
Qualifications
Full Job Description
Job ID:
29955
Location:
10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445
Category:
Administration Support/Customer Service
Employment Type:
Full time
Overview
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as the first point of contact and liaison for patients or referring providers by triaging calls and resolving questions directly whenever possible.
Possesses a level of independence requiring knowledge of multiple disease specific programs.
Provides administrative support and coordination for all aspects of patient care for patients, primarily focused on supporting incoming telephone calls.
Triages issues and answers general questions, with the goal of resolving requests in real time. If unable to answer all patient questions, triage to or take detailed message for disease center team.
Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills.
Provides general institute, disease, or program-specific information to callers/patients within the scope of knowledge and authority
Performs other administrative duties and tasks as requested by Manager/Supervisor
Able to quickly comprehend and implement new concepts or modifications to processes.
Collaborates with disease center team to ensure seamless coverage and task management in times of both full and partial staffing levels.
Ensures quality clinical care and adherence to standard operating procedures and compliance requirements.
PATIENT CONTACT:
Yes, this position entails patient contact and communication. Methods of contact are primarily by phone, but may be in person, written letter or patient portal (Partners Patient Gateway). Age population served will depend upon clinical area assigned.
Qualifications
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Administrative and/or customer service experience strongly preferred
Experience in call center/phone service setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to function as an integral member of a team
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and customer service skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and problem solve on the spot
Excellent phone etiquette
Ability to work productively in a remote environment
PC proficiency; ability to learn new software quickly
Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Work Location: One location
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