Position Overview:
The Customer Care Coordinator will be responsible for providing front-line support to all of our referral sources and customers. The position requires you to provide exceptional customer service while handling a high volume of customer orders/calls. The Customer Care Representative will need to have the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and well-organized, as the position requires a lot of follow-ups to be able to complete the orders/calls.
Essential Job Functions:
· Receive incoming orders/communication via fax, email, or other platforms from referral sources and customers
· Answer high volume of incoming telephone calls from referral sources and customers
· Utilize technology initiatives and platforms, such as (but not limited to) HIPAA-compliant text, chat features, and other communication avenues as established by the company
· Verify insurance eligibility and coverage
· Provide exceptional customer service while speaking on the phone
· Complete member intake, create and schedule orders accurately based on established quality assurance standards
· Ensure data is entered accurately and in a time-sensitive manner
· Inform patients and collect applicable copays, deductibles and balances
· Inform patients about financial obligations and purchase vs. rental options
· Completely document patients’ account with proper notes and account updates
· Follow up on all open tasks in a timely manner
· Maintains working knowledge of current home care products and services offered by SG Homecare and all applicable insurance guidelines regarding eligibility for coverage and reimbursement
· Adhere to all applicable guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA requirements, and account sensitivity
· Work with patients, insurance companies, payors, and physicians to ensure all documentation is received
· Adhere to the policies and procedures of the company and processes set forth by the Customer Care leadership
· Reports to work daily, on time, and ready to work
· Must participate in mandatory on-call and call-back program to respond to emergencies
Minimum Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Minimum two years experience in a customer service
· At least one year of Call Center or medical / healthcare environment experience preferred
· Excellent listening skills and communicate in an empathetic manner
· Able to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully, both orally and in writing.
· Knowledge of major insurance carrier reimbursement guidelines and eligibility coverage is a plus
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitasking while keeping the focus on the customer
· Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed