Customer Service Representative 3 - Full Time -Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a full time Customer Service Representative 3 in Miami, Florida. The Customer Service Representative 3 (H) receives, reviews, and addresses a variety of inquiries, including complaints, requests for information and/or service, etc., and follows up on customer concerns via face-to-face, email, fax, telephone, and/or regular mail. This position also guides lower-level customer service staff and handles more complex or unusual problems. Core Job Functions Receives, addresses, and responds to general inquiries, requests for service/support, and/or complaints. Researches all inquiries to address any issues or concerns. Refers concerns to other service areas/departments for follow-up, as needed. Resolves routine and basic problems and communicates solutions or requested information to the customer. Verifies that appropriate changes/resolutions have been finalized. Keeps record of customer interactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, comments, and final resolution in applicable database. Escalates and refers unresolved customer grievances to department leadership for further review, as necessary. Reviews and processes confidential information with discretion. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum 3 year of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evening, nights, and weekends as necessary. Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office). DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM Department Specific Functions Maintain knowledge of medical professionals based on department, division and areas of special interest and affiliations (Sylvester). Maintain a working knowledge of general requirements for special programs (Sylvester). Maintain a working knowledge of clinical trial referral resources (Sylvester). Communicate in a professional, clear, concise, well-modulated and empathetic manner with individuals requesting information whether by telephone or in person Provide escort assistance and directions to patients, visitors, faculty, and staff Perform required search utilizing various tools, computer software, and the internet. Greets patients that present to their appointment and sign in the appointment, as applicable (Sylvester). Assist with wheelchair requests and contact the Transportation Department by completing an electronic requisition. Assist with checking-in patients to their appointments . Assist patients navigate through the Kiosk Self-Check In workflow and provide additional assistance as needed. Change Kiosk Filter and disinfect as required. Provide check-out support, as needed. Participate in training and continuing education programs and staff meetings Assist in training of new staff. Maintain desk area and waiting area clean and free of clutter. Support with the pre-service duties by calling and advising patients of their financial responsibility Perform area rounding and engage with any patients and/or visitors to ensure they are in the correct place and have not been missed. When approved and available, offer refreshments and snacks to patients. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H4 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.