Patient Account Resolution Specialist - OtB
At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products, and services across the full continuum of care. Customersand their patientsare at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
The Patient Account Resolution Specialist - OtB will provide excellent customer service and product information, solutions, and relevant details to patients and providers. Most importantly, this position provides above and beyond communication with our patients so that they feel heard, understood, valued, and more connected with Apria. Key responsibilities for creating a positive, patient-centric environment include :
- Evangelize our customers and turn our disgruntled patients into our biggest fans.
- Support our Field teams, Operations and Sales, by delivering timely feedback that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
- Critically problem-solve common complaints by flagging trends and partnering cross-functionally to recommend and implement preventative measures.
- Proactively create a better patient experience.
- Be a champion of the employee experience and drive our unique company culture.
- Support the development and implementation of employee programs that nurture our company's core values to engage employees and create a positive culture.
Essential duties and responsibilities include :
Supporting branches across a designated market.Reviewing new and recurring patient accounts to obtain the documentation from the referral source required to bill the individual health insurance plans, allowing our patients to maximize their available health plan benefits and to receive the much-needed care as soon as possible.Researching and securing required information from the customer to continue coverage of equipment through the health insurance plan.Managing collaborative relationships with field leadership, referrals, and patients through effective outreach to drive account resolution.Evaluating all documentation received to ensure that it meets compliance criteria to the relevant standards and regulations.Performing follow-up to achieve timely reimbursement.Performing other duties as required.Education and / or experience :
High school degree or equivalent3-5 years' experience in healthcare / health insurance industrySkills, knowledge, and abilities :
Patient-focused : You start with the patient and work backwards. You invest the time and energy to understand the patients' objectives, then tie all your activities directly to the achievement of those objectives.Action-oriented : You thrive as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.Collaborative : You love teamwork. Your colleagues love having you on the team. You work well across functions and groups.An effective communicator : You write and speak clearly, concisely, and with a spirit of partnership. You actively inform and inspire with your messaging. You speak plainly and are transparent with your business colleagues.Energetic & passionate : Your passion and energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in your desire to help others and to be a positive role model.Relationship builder : You excel in getting people involved and building a network of contacts that allow you to multiply your influence on the organization.Computer skills, language skills, mathematical skills, and physical demands are also required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.