CUST RELATIONSHIP LIAISON (DR)

About the role

This role maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current accounts/patients and ensures patients have the required equipment to support their home healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a single point of contact for a specific account or accounts.
• Responds to customer needs, concerns, and complaints in a timely manner.
• Consults with clients and referral sources on products and necessary equipment.
• Obtains all documentation to be scanned and batched at the Branch.
• Manages all follow-up functions with the account, post set-up.
• Oversees all transactions coming from a specific account(s), including all referral sources.
• Obtains all required documentation for orders to be entered into the system, service scheduling, and billing/payment.
• Contacts patients to confirm orders and communicates any financial obligations before referral for delivery/service scheduling.
• Assesses patient’s needs and promotes company products/services at office visits, as appropriate.
• Proactively resolves issues by anticipating and identifying problems then coordinating the appropriate solution(s).
• Troubleshoots any issues that may arise with the medical groups and any relevant on-site departments.
• Assists medical groups and/or other provider groups to understand the products and services available under the contract.
• Assists in the utilization process as well as transitioning members related to capitation switch outs.
• Coordinates patient services with physicians and medical groups.
• Identifies and develops strategic relationships within the institution that will enhance patient care.
• Participates in the institution’s quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs timely follow-up on initial/renewal authorizations to maintain reimbursement of products/services.
• Performs follow-up on outstanding CMNs, Renewal CMNs, and prescriptions.
• May instruct patients on basic use of respiratory therapy equipment, durable medical equipment, oxygen equipment, and other equipment/services in accordance with training received and approved by state licensure limitations.
• Responds to emergency calls and related needs as needed during regular business hours and on an On-Call basis.
• Effectively works and coordinates timely discharges with Customer Care Center and/or Branch Customer Service Team.
• Operates a Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) in accordance with the essential job functions.
• Sets-up and delivers home healthcare products and services.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain solid working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Learn and comply with all POV requirements applicable for the safe and compliant use of POVs.
• Participate in and successfully complete ongoing training and development to become and remain qualified to perform the essential job functions.
• Geographically located within the assigned territory.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Basic skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Word
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret, and develop spreadsheet data

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a hand-held device, telephone, and use a document imaging system, and manipulate documents.
• Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibly, and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values.
• Continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing.
• Frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, or stooping.
• Must be able to safely operate and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, specific to the vehicle operated in the conduct of this job.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, night (low to limited light) vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documents.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving items up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

• Rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Required to inspect and safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
• Noise level varies based on locations or activities and can range from low to high.
• Moderate exposure to dust, fumes, mists, and odors.
• Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environments in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.
• General lighting is generally provided via fluorescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
• May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to.
• Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $30.81 - $32.93 hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs