Executive - Patient Care Services (OPD/ IPD/ Call Centre)

Job Title: Executive (Call Centre)

Department: Patient Care Services

Experience: 1 Year & Above

Industry Preference: Healthcare (Preferred)

Location: Dwarka, New Delhi

Employment Type: Full-time

Role & responsibilities:

  • Handle inbound and outbound calls professionally, courteously, and efficiently.
  • Assist patients with appointment scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations, and follow-up coordination.
  • Provide accurate information regarding hospital services, doctors' availability, departments, health packages, and operational hours.
  • Respond to patient queries, concerns, and service requests while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Register patient details accurately in the Hospital Information System (HIS), CRM, or other designated platforms.
  • Coordinate with clinical and non-clinical departments to facilitate timely patient services.
  • Escalate patient complaints or critical issues to the appropriate department and ensure timely resolution.
  • Conduct appointment reminders, feedback calls, and follow-up calls to improve patient engagement and satisfaction.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with organizational policies and applicable healthcare regulations.
  • Achieve service quality standards, productivity targets, and key performance metrics.
  • Maintain accurate records of all interactions and update call logs in the system.
  • Support patient experience initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Preferred candidate profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
  • Certification or training in customer service or healthcare administration is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a call centre, customer service, patient support, or healthcare environment.
  • Experience in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare service organizations is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local language(s).
  • Strong customer service orientation with a patient-centric approach.
  • Good telephone etiquette and active listening skills.
  • Ability to handle patient concerns with empathy, professionalism, and patience.
  • Basic knowledge of healthcare services, medical terminology, and hospital operations is desirable.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) is preferred.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to work in rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
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