Patient Connection Specialist- Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health FT
Listed compensation
$20.8-$31.2/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Department: 10426 Atrium Health Behavioral Health: Charlotte - Registration
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
This is a full-time position with a schedule of 7:45 a. m. to 4:15 p. m., Monday through Friday. The role requires an initial 90-day onsite training period, after which it will transition to a remote work arrangement. Typical orientation hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with some variance.
Pay Range
$20.80 - $31.20
Essential Functions
Utilizes a telephone answering platform to answer calls for multiple areas as indicated in efficient and effective manner using standard greetings for opening of call, content/protocols related to call and closing of the call.
- Maintains expert working knowledge of database applications while ensuring patient privacy.
- Works as a team player, while consistently achieving departmental goals and metrics.
- Facilitate patient requests in a safe manner.
- Engages active listening and critical thinking skills to identify caller needs and effectively processes all calls per appropriate service line guidelines.
Physical Requirements
Work consistently requires long periods of sitting, computer and phone use. Work requires some walking, standing, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Must have intact senses of sight, hearing and touch. Must be able to speak and articulate clearly. Must be willing to work in a fast-paces environment.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Superior customer service skills and/or call center experience preferred. One year in a medical office or healthcare experience preferred. Experience with computer applications preferably Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software.
Patient Population Served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Protected Health Information
- Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
- Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes.
Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.
- Machines, Tools, and Equipment
- All related office equipment and supplies.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more
Paid Time Off Programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Patient Connection Specialist manages incoming calls for multiple departments using standard protocols while maintaining database accuracy and patient privacy. They utilize active listening and critical thinking to identify caller needs and facilitate requests in a safe, efficient manner.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a bachelor's degree and previous healthcare or call center experience preferred. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills and proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and EMR software.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in North Carolina | 77 active | 2,098 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | +16.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Connection Specialist- Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health FT at Advocate Health a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
