Customer Service Representative (Tue-Sat 2:30pm-11:00pm)
- Job Title
- Customer Service Representative (Tue-Sat 2:30pm-11:00pm)
- Job ID
- 897143
- Begin Date
- 2/5/15
- Duration
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Other Location
- Description
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BioScrip, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading specialty home infusion companies! Our focus is clinical excellence and improving the quality of our patients’ lives. With over 2,500 employees able to service 46 states, BioScrip has externally-qualified Centers of Excellence built around specific clinical conditions and therapies, as well as Ambulatory Infusion Centers around the country. Ours is a fast-paced dynamic work environment with room for new ideas and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a wide array of welfare benefits as well as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Referral Program, and a 401(k) plan with a Company match.
Due to our exceptional growth and success, we are recruiting for a Customer Service Representative I to join our team in Columbus, OH!
SUMMARY
Oversees the flow of information and any applicable equipment and supplies between the patient/referral source, benefit verification team and clinical departments. Functions as support for the location by acting as liaison between departments. Interacts with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. Acts as a team lead by assisting management in training team members and overseeing workflow.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Oversees all activities of the customer service department. Support the intake department on new patient referrals, helping to ensure the accuracy of information collected.
2. Keeps current on medication, equipment and supply coverage criteria, including billing and diagnosis codes.
3. Maintains organized file system for document tracking and patient management/follow up.
4. Keeps records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints and comments as well as actions taken. Refers unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation. Checks to ensure that all complaints are addressed and resolved appropriately.
5. In conjunction with management, plans, implements and administers a staff orientation plan and annual training schedule.
6. Serves as a resource to all staff regarding questions or problems with the provision of patient care.
7. Ensures compliance with any applicable State and/or Federal laws, accrediting requirements and Company policies.
8. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
9. Works independently on other projects as assigned.
10. Completes Company mandated and position specific training assignments timely and according to policy.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach outward, and handle/finger.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat, kneel and bend.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment or in a clean room.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
College degree preferred, but will consider high school graduate or GED with extensive industry experience. Three to four years of related healthcare experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and keyboarding skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with branch departments and department team members.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to promote a compassionate, caring, customer service oriented culture by operating in a professional and collaborative fashion.
- Ability to train employees.
- Supports and promotes departmental goals and initiatives.
- Knowledge of computerized information systems.
- Plans and organizes work effectively.
- Prioritizes responsibilities and workloads.
- Displays a neat, clean, professional appearance or demeanor at all times.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information appropriate to duties and responsibilities assigned. Ability to operate information systems, follow policy, complete required forms, prepare reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from referral sources, managers, patients, employees, payers and the general public. Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or defend a position or idea. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as supply quantities, percentages and refunds.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to evaluate information and make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
BioScrip is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, color, race, ancestry, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, legally protected medical condition, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Background checks and drug screens are part of our hiring process. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
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