Boston Children's Hospital

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Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care and our inclusive hospital working environment lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us and discover how your unique contribution can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary / Department Summary The Senior Patient Experience Representative in the Department of Dentistry plays a critical role in ensuring timely access to care and an exceptional patient and family experience. This position manages incoming referrals, supports accurate specialty triage, and oversees hygiene scheduling to optimize clinic flow and access. Key Responsibilities Patient Experience, Access, and Scheduling • Deliver positive, effective customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff in alignment with hospital and departmental standards • Monitor daily clinic activity and patient flow to optimize access • Schedule patient encounters and procedures across providers and specialties • Conduct appointment confirmation calls and text reminders two days prior to scheduled visits Hygiene Management and Scheduling • Manage and oversee hygiene schedules and templates • Monitor hygiene schedules daily to identify and address appointment availability • Manage the hygiene scheduling distribution list • Work assigned orders and scheduling tasks in Epic work queues Referral Management and Specialty Triage • Manage and monitor the Dentistry referral inbox • Triage referrals to appropriate dental specialties • Schedule referred patients within 48 hours of referral receipt, prioritizing urgent cases • Communicate with referring offices to obtain missing documentation, clarification, or follow-up as needed • Collaborate with external partners including Tufts, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), and Franciscan Children's Hospital (FCH) to facilitate smooth patient transitions Clinical Support and Administrative Operations • Process and distribute incoming faxes on designated days • Communicate real-time scheduling challenges, high-priority items, and clinic changes to clinical leadership • Manage the Dental Clinical Support Pool in Epic, including triage, responses, and scheduling • Provide support to Call Center or Frontline operations as needed • Answer, screen, and triage incoming calls; respond to routine inquiries and initiate emergency services when appropriate • Utilize office and clinical technology including Epic, phone systems, Microsoft Office, scheduling, billing, and patient portal tools Training and Process Improvement • Participate in training, onboarding, and cross-training of clinic staff on systems • Serve as a resource for staff regarding departmental processes, payer requirements, and operational procedures • Actively participate in departmental and organizational initiatives Minimum Qualifications Education • Required: High School Diploma or GED • Preferred: None specified Experience • Required: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Patient Experience Representative or in a related healthcare role • Preferred: Experience in an ambulatory or dental clinical setting with referral management and complex scheduling responsibilities Schedule & Location • Shift: Full-time, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Work Model: Hybrid after training • Location: 2 Brookline Place Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.