What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Medical Equipment - Customer Service Representative position at Apple Discount Drugs?
Responsibilities and Duties:
· Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.
· Verifies applicable insurance coverage for services and obtains prior authorization when necessary.
· Orchestrates HME/Fitter Services to clients both for set-up and pick-up in store, at clients’ homes and other facilities.
· Establish client records with appropriate documentation so that all information is accurate and complete; document updates to client information including: 1) changes in patient profiles, 2) changes in scheduled deliveries, 3) changes of address and other contact information and any other information required.
· Ensure the proper use and documentation in the business operating system, BrightTree, as well as interacting with other departments (billing) as necessary to ensure orders are properly processed.
· Assess, educate and demonstrate HME/Fitter services on site.
· Ensure that the client and/or caregiver demonstrate knowledge of proper use of HME/Fitter Services.
· Communicate with billing department to ensure proper billing to insurance companies, contracts, other third party payers and clients for all products and services delivered.
· Communicates with physicians regarding the progress of HME/Fitter Service clients.
· Respond to HME/Fitter Service client inquiries as needed.
· Maintain a secure, safe, clean and professional work environment.
· Represent the Company in a professional and courteous manner in all job-related activities.
· Complies with all laws and regulations to ensure that the department meets or exceeds accreditation standards and/or ‘’best practices’’.
· Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
· Participate in the Company’s Quality Assurance Program as requested by the Accreditation Coordinator and other committees as requested.
· Participate in continuing education programs or other training sessions fundamental to the business.
· Knowledgeable of the Company’s other inventories and services, the employee handbook and departmental policies and procedures.
· Performs as a team member including assisting client referrals to the appropriate department or individual(s) in the Company.
· Seek help from your supervisor when you have reached your limitations.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Age: Must be 18 years or older
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge: Effective time management/organizational skills, basic math, computer, and communication skills. Must be able to type proficiently using a computer keyboard.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in this job description:
1. The employee is required to sit, stand, or walk for 8 to 9 hour shifts.
2. The employee is required to bend, stoop, reach, climb and use a step stool or ladder.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work evenings and Saturdays?
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (Required)
- Medical Insurance: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19