What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Call Center Representative position at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC?
This position will start as a fixed-term for 6 months with a possibility of getting an extension or becoming permanent.
Since 1897, the Ostrow School of Dentistry has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists and dental hygienists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health professionals with the skills they need in order to become the best.
USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is looking for a talented Dental Call Center Representative to join the Office of Clinical Affairs. This department will need a positive energetic individual who is able to take on a fast-paced workload. Calls in the call center can reach up to 150 calls a day.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for answering, screening and directing incoming and outgoing telephone calls or other communications using a call management system. The Call Center Representative responds quickly and courteously to basic inquiries, registers and posts notes in client records, maintains data, and enters data in a variety of client management computer systems. The Call Center Representative is responsible for posting notes in client records, scheduling and confirming follow up appointments. This position is also responsible for following up on unresolved customer and client inquiries, performing simple maintenance, contacting emergency personnel when necessary, and scheduling and confirming initial and follow-up appointments, as necessary.
Monday - Friday schedule could range from the following shifts:
- 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Note: The Tuesday night clinic shift will be rotated every 3-6 weeks
Preferred Experience:
2 years
Dental Knowledge or Dental Assisting background
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The hourly rate range for this position is $21.16 - $24.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience working in a call center or customer service department in a busy environment. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of compliance issues in area of specialty. Ability to multi-task. Knowledge of terminology in area of specialty. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary : $21 - $24
