Medical Equipment Customer Service Representative REMOTE (TEMP)

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions and home medical equipment.  We help patients lead a more comfortable and productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to manage their health and treatment at home. Rotech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states. For additional information, visit our company homepage Rotech.com

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Customer Service Representative (Synapse) REMOTE to join the Rotech team. In this position you will provide support to the customers of the Support Center (patients, referral sources and employees) by performing tasks related to patient care and third party reimbursement. Primarily responsible for new order intake and continued billing to encompass accuracy with clinical, billing and care related information and processing. Post This position pays between $16.00/hr. - $20.00/hr. depending on related experience and state hired in.

• 100% REMOTE Work from Home day one of employment; Must live in the US
• Active limited full-time CSR requested to help cover a leave

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

• Adheres to and implements all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Clinical Programs
• Brings ideas for process or efficiency improvements to supervisor
• Builds relationships with locations, field management, patients and referral sources
• Certain functions require outbound calling and data entry
• Communicates with patients/clients and referral sources both verbally and in writing to ensure patient/client questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations
• Conducts insurance verification and eligibility for services/products
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of current Medicare, Medicaid, insurance regulations, and FDA/DOT and JCAHO guidelines
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of current products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership of duties and promoting a caring and supportive environment consistent with our mission
• Maintains accuracy and quality control throughout patient contact and data input
• Obtains authorization and qualification documentation
• Practices safe work habits, ensuring a safe work environment
• Prepares complete and accurate files for Billing Department
• Provides education to referral sources, patients and employees on qualifications for service and 3rd party billing
• Provides product/service information by answering questions, offering assistance
• Provides thorough review and Quality Assurance for medical necessity and documentation requirements of payors and regulatory bodies
• Verifies Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance coverage information
• Works extensively with eIntake proprietary system
• Works with outside agencies to resolve customer issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Travel

• If needed

Employment is contingent on

• Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Experience with medical equipment, preferred
• Experience with medical billing practices and of billing reimbursement, preferred
• Experience in medical field and administrative record management, preferred
• One year of related work experience, preferred
• Medical terminology, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Overtime pay for non-exempt positions (as applicable)
• Commission for Account Executives
• Bonus and incentive opportunities 
• Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
• Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)
• Employee discount and recognition programs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

• Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services

• Meru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs

• Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs

• Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programs

• Hepatitis B (HEPB) and TB vaccinations

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.