What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Representative position at Pediatric Home Service?
At Pediatric Home Service, we help medically complex kids live their best lives, at home, with their families. As a national leader in pediatric home care, we offer a full range of services including infusion, clinical nutrition, respiratory therapy, PPEC, private duty nursing, and DME. Whether you're caring for patients or supporting behind the scenes, every role at PHS makes a difference. Join a mission-driven team that’s committed to putting children and families first.
- Position: Admissions Representative
- Location: Kansas City, KS
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
THE POSITION:
We are looking for a full-time Admissions Representative to join our customer-focused, supportive team. Our Customer Service department is a fast-paced, high-energy environment and you’ll find yourself challenged and required to use critical thinking every day. You will also be surrounded by a close-knit and supportive group who has the same dedication to serving medically fragile children and their families.
- Performs intake of Durable Medical Equipment (DME), through the Brightree database
- Coordinates the New Product Request process
- Coordinates activities of the Customer Service (CS) helpdesk
- Performs duties of the Coordinator of the Day (COD)
- Obtains new patient referrals
- Obtains supporting documentation
- Obtains insurance authorization information as required for products and services provided by PHS
- Obtains insurance benefits & completes data entry requirements
- Obtains ongoing patient supply orders
- Obtains prescriber orders for products and services provided by PHS
- Completes patient and prescriber information changes
- Maintains all patient information on an ongoing basis
- Enters new prescriber information into database
- Coordinates intake process for specialized organizations
- Supports evening and Saturday on-call staff
- Addresses complaints concerning billing or service rendered, referring complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation
- Reads prescriber orders, customer orders, work orders and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
- Coordinates service for evening deliveries
- Process and coordinates paperwork from items delivered for intake
- Prepare patient paperwork for billing
- On-call duties/rotation may be required based on business need
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or 1–6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Durable medical equipment (DME) intake/ admissions experience preferred
- Exceptionally organized, multi-tasking, problem solving and communication and strong keyboard skills. A high level of initiative combined with a customer service mentality is also required.
- Experience in Brightree EHR a plus!
BENEFITS
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for full time employees to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- 401(k) Matching to help secure your future
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional growth
- Professional Development & Learning Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in pediatric care
- Health and Dental insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.phscareers.com.
We look forward to learning more about you & the skills you can bring to Pediatric Home Service!
Pediatric Home Service is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all regardless of protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.