Customer Care Specialist - Rick's Medical Supply : Job Details

Improving the lives of those with chronic care diseases while providing solutions to our customers.

Looking for a new opportunity? At SuperCare Health you have the chance to reach your dreams by helping us in serving the healthcare needs of our ever-growing patient population. Matching passion with careers, here hard work has never been so satisfying.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ROLE**

Essential Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Customer Care Supervisor, a Customer Care Specialist is responsible for maintaining a positive, helpful attitude and approach in providing excellent customer service to all customers which includes; patients, clients, referral sources, physicians, sales representatives, and fellow coworkers.

Responsibilities:

• Answers incoming phone calls and faxes, takes customers' orders for durable medical and respiratory equipment, repairs, supplies, and other miscellaneous items
• Maintains open communication with patients/clients and referral sources
• Responds to patient/client questions and problems
• Services walk in customers as needed
• Prepares intake, gathers all necessary information about referral, patient demographics, contact person, physician, diagnosis, discharge time and place, item(s) requested
• Gathers all necessary documentation, prior to delivery CMN, Rx, ABG, Care Plan, Auth, etc.
• Verifies medical necessity with physician
• Verifies eligibility and coverage with Insurance and carrier according to guidelines or contract
• Verifies payer (with matrix), obtains authorization, expiration date
• Verifies patient demographics and prior equipment usage with patient
• Informs patient of financial responsibilities: copay, share of cost, deductible, etc.
• Enters data and each order (new or otherwise) in system accurately and in a timely manner
• Processes closet and on call orders as received
• Enters notes in appropriate areas of insurance, general, and authorizations in the computer system
• Process orders to shipping or dispatching for Technician or RT deliveries
• Remains knowledgeable on product and insurance coverage issues in order to inform patients of copays and other benefit information
• Attends all departmental meetings, company meetings, and in-services
• Reports to work daily and is ready to work at the scheduled start time
• Works Saturday assignment as needed or scheduled
• Performs any other duties that may be requested by supervisor or management
• Understand and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies
• To remain knowledgeable to date on all products, guidelines and insurance coverage trends
• Maintain a professional safe and clean work environment.
• Understand and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required
• Must meet minimum of monthly goals
• Schedule- varying start times
• Fundamental Computer Skills

Education and or Work Experience Requirements:

• Experience with Medical Supply Company
• Knowledge of diagnosis and Medical terminology
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience in healthcare, medical and/or HME industry (preferred)
• Be able to work on multiple tasks. Plan and prioritize actives to achieve results and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

Location

• Roseburg, OR