Triage

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 59 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 6 th in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 170 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit https://emergeortho.com/careers/ for additional information.

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EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, our Triage position manages all incoming calls and directs them appropriately. The Triage specialist responsibility is to schedule and reschedule services and assist with related administrative tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years of customer service experience, preferably in a medical office setting
• Comfortable using multiple technology-based communication systems effectively and simultaneously
• Previous experience using a multi-line phone system, preferred

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilizes practice management software to perform specific duties
• Serves as a primary resource for all incoming calls
• Directs all incoming calls to the appropriate staff/department based on pertinent information received from the caller
• Returns phone calls within acceptable time frames
• Maintains a pleasant, cooperative demeanor while performing all duties
• Updates account information in the practice management system as necessary
• Retrieves and directs messages from the general voicemail box and after-hours call service to the appropriate staff member
• Notifies Team Lead or Manager of issues interfering with department operations
• May be asked to maintain logs for statistical follow-up of phone activity
• Will act as a backup to the Referral Coordinator role

Other

• Follows all applicable department and practice policies and procedures
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines established by the practice
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job function
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by Manager, including schedule changes and travel to office locations as assigned
• Attends all regular meetings