Customer Relationship Liaison - Driving POV

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At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we're here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you're interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™. JOB SUMMARY This role maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current accounts/patients and provides the ability to ensure patients have the required equipment to support their home healthcare needs. The anticipated compensation range for this position is $33-36/ per hour with Quaterly bonuses. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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) and/or company vehicle (non-CDL) in accordance with the essential job functions. Sets-up and delivers home healthcare products and services. OTHER DUTIES Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience 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 Department of Transportation, Transportation Safety Management (TSM) and POV requirements applicable for the safe and complaint use of Apria vehicles and 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. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations Must Poses a Valid Driver's License SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Business Acumen Problem Solving/Analysis Communication Proficiency Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Computer Skills Basic skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Word Language Skills English (reading, writing, verbal) Mathematical Skills Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone