Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

This position functions as a key communicator. Promotes company’s commitment to superior customer service. Proactively and reactively seeks appropriate solutions to potential and existing service issues. Identifies root cause issues and works diligently and cooperatively to minimize or eliminate issues leading to the successful completion of the referralThis position is responsible for the ongoing and uninterrupted flow of information through face-to-face interactions and through phone callsPerforms routine duties that require exceptional computer skills, and proper etiquette. In addition to answering inquiries, this position may be responsible for the accurate and complete collection and capture of patient registration data. Reviews and verifies scheduled ambulatory visits, confirms that valid insurance coverage exists, that a referral is authorized for specialty visits, and the accuracy of primary care physician data for all managed care patients. Provides excellent customer service to our patients to promote a positive experience.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Career growth opportunities

Guaranteed hours and set schedule ​

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: Per diem - 10:30am - 7:000pm - Every other weekend (Sat-Sun) and every other holiday is required

​ Preferred Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) year of customer service or call center experience.

3. Bilingual

Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities listedbelow are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive listOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1Acts polite and courteous to patients and customers when interacting with customers and patients.Provide excellent customer service and problem solving when issues arise with either housekeeping, transport, or food service requests

2.Answers and analyzes requests and handle as needed – further research may involve interacting with area staff, supervisor, manager, another hospital departments or patient advocate office.

3.Answer calls that come in to the call center and dispatch these calls out to the appropriate service and/or staff memberReceives and transfers calls to appropriate personnel. Provides follow up calls as needed.

4.Receives and records messages in accordance with guidelines of job scope to appropriate personnel

5.Monitors phone, fax systems, and mail inquiries for resolution. Resolve or direct returned mail to proper staff member.

6.May interacts with billing and collection agencies. Identify patient issues/disputes, account holds and payment plan questions and assist with resolution.

7.May provide requested billing, demographic information to physicians, ambulance companies and other partners as requested via the telephone following hospital protocol.

8.May posts patient credit card payments as requested over the telephone to appropriate accounts via the hospital system

9.May research self-pay credit balances and prepare for check refunds, refund of credit card payments through current system as required or transfer payments to other open accounts per hospitalprocedure.

About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Magnet Designation:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.