IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF A CALL CENTER IN THE PAID MEDICAL SERVICES MARKET FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF MARKETING

Authors

  • Alexandra E. Terenteva OOO Medical Clinic “FMC”
  • Antonina I. Ukhova South Ural State University
  • Irina Yu. Okolnishnikova State University of Management

Keywords:

internal marketing, emotional intelligence, paid medical services market, marketing analysis, personnel management in the paid medical services market.

Abstract

In this article, the authors have substantiated the importance of the role of a call center in the activities of paid medical clinics as the first point of contact of patients with a medical institution. The authors have presented a marketing analysis of the work of a call center of a paid medical clinic on the example of OOO Medical Clinic “FMC”. In order to analyze and develop directions for improving the work of the call center employees of the paid medical clinic, quantitative performance indicators and emotional intelligence of call center employees have been assessed, and the key success factors have been analyzed. Based on the results of the analysis, the authors have identified key areas for improving the work of the call center using the tools of internal marketing. Moreover, the place and role of the tools of internal marketing in the marketing communications system in the paid medical services market has been substantiated.

Author Biographies

Alexandra E. Terenteva, OOO Medical Clinic “FMC”

marketing manager

Antonina I. Ukhova, South Ural State University

Associate Professor at the Department of Management

Irina Yu. Okolnishnikova, State University of Management

Professor of the Department of Marketing of the Institute of Marketing, Doctor of Sciences (Economics), Professor

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Published

2022-03-21

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Marketing