Life at aptihealth

The aptihealth team is comprised of healthcare, data science and technology experts passionate about transforming behavioral healthcare. aptihealth is a digital technology platform with an affiliated medical group that makes it easier for people to access speedy high quality behavioral healthcare at the right place and right time. The technology enabled provider group reaches people who need care, engages them in care, follows their care journey, and demonstrates improved outcomes. Everything we do at aptihealth is centered on our mission to revolutionize care and to ensure that the millions of people who need fast access to quality behavioral healthcare receive it. As a curious and collaborative teammate, someone excited about tackling the hard problems in healthcare and technology, you will play a key role in making that mission a reality. Together, we'll create and innovate transformative behavioral healthcare - for millions of people.

What We Offer

The opportunity to make life better for millions of people
An environment of positive and super smart colleagues
Turning innovative ideas into real-world results
Encouraging curiosity and collaboration
Priding ourselves in being diverse and inclusive
Fostering a company of trust & accountability
Investment in our team with continuous learning opportunities

Role

As a Practice Support Specialist, you will conduct all patient-facing duties. You will answer incoming phone calls, answering questions and redirecting calls as necessary. You will also review all customer service tickets submitted electronically, conduct tasks to resolve issues, and communicate with patients regarding the resolution. You will assist with patient benefit eligibility, scheduling and rescheduling, and ensure all required patient health insurance records are exchanged and added to patient records. As Practice Support Specialist, you will enhance the patient experience at aptihealth by providing genuine customer service support throughout their therapeutic journey.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required, Associate degree strongly preferred
1-2 years of experience in a customer service or call center role
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proven problem-solving skills & commitment to follow-through
Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to multi-task
Tech-savvy; able to work among multiple software- and web-based applications and platforms
Must have reliable internet to be able to perform remote work
Ability to work in a HIPAA-compliant manner with sensitive and private data, communicating with patients in an empathetic and professional manner
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Previous experience in medical office environment a plus
Experience with Zendesk or similar ticketing systems for managing customer inquiries and support requests preferred

Responsibilities

Answer incoming phone calls and respond to patient inquiries, complaints, and customer service support requests
Provide accurate and detailed information about the company's offerings and services
Identify and escalate priority issues to the appropriate personnel; seek answers to questions when necessary and communicate answers and resolutions back to patients via email and phone
Manage customer-service related electronic tickets, conduct tasks as required and follow-up with patients to provide resolution details and answer follow up questions
Document all call information according to standard operating procedures; upload patient chart data and add contact notes as necessary
Assist patients with scheduling and re-scheduling appointments

Job Type: Temporary/Full-time (40/hrs a week)

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: $24-25/hr

The expected pay-rate is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications and years of experience.

About Aptihealth

aptihealth, inc. is a behavioral health engagement company that seamlessly integrates physical and behavioral healthcare. Our platform connects medical providers, behavioral health specialists and patients with our proprietary assessment and treatment management protocols to get and keep patients healthier faster. aptihealth's structured therapy programs are centered on its proprietary 15 Life Domain Clinical Framework© that efficiently provides collaborative care teams with the most thorough understanding of a patient's behavioral health needs. The aptihealth platform connects patients and their care teams with licensed behavioral health specialists who provide 90-day and extended care therapy by phone or video supported by an easy-to-use consumer friendly digital experience. The aptihealth program is evidenced to get individuals into therapy faster and clinically proven to improve both behavioral and medical outcomes while lowering overall cost. aptihealth's investors include Hudson River Capital Holdings, KASA Investments and Timber IV.

At aptihealth, we don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our team, products and community. aptihealth is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting us.

To all recruitment agencies: aptihealth does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to us, our team members or any other organization location. aptihealth is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

For more information, please contact us at:

aptihealth, inc.

1785 Route 9

Clifton Park, NY 12065

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