Intake Patient Care Representative (REMOTE)

Aveanna Healthcare•Houston, TX

29d•$18•Remote

About The Position

Aveanna Healthcare is the largest provider of home care to thousands of patients and families, and we are looking for caring, compassionate people who are driven to fulfill our mission to revolutionize the way pediatric healthcare is delivered, one patient at a time. At Aveanna, every employee plays an important role in bringing our mission to life. The ongoing growth and success of Aveanna Healthcare remain dependent on our continued ability to consistently deliver compassionate, committed care for medically fragile patients. We are looking for talented and committed individuals in search of a rewarding career with a company that values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, Innovation, Compliance, and Fun. Position Overview The Intake Patient Care Representative is responsible for admitting new patients, verifying insurance information, and completing all applicable admissions paperwork. Completion of the accounts includes, but is not limited to checking prescription validity, authorization validity, insurance requirements, demographics, patient needs, and notation prior to shipping orders of medical supplies. The starting pay for our Intake team is $18.00 per hour. In addition to compensation, our full-time employees are eligbile to receive the following competitive benefit package including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and many other options, 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and 100% Remote Opportunity! Candidates in the Central time zone will be prioritized for consideration. Working hours will be 8am-5pm Central time.

Requirements

Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED
Minimum Experience: Minimum of 2 years related experience
Proficient in Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel
Self-starter, able to display the highest level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.
Ability to exercise effective judgment and sensitivity to changing needs and situations.
Must have strong organization skills and be very detail-oriented.
Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team.
Ability to adapt to change.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams.

Nice To Haves

Medical Office, Customer Service preferred
Education or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)
Experience in healthcare preferred; knowledge of insurances and respiratory care is a plus

Responsibilities

Enter demographics and other pertinent information into the digital system and ensure completion of all admission paperwork
Verify insurance coverage, explain benefit information to patients and case managers, collect and process payments as applicable
Identify patients' needs, clarify information, research every issue and provide solutions
Answer incoming calls for intake patients as well as assist with overflow hunt groups as necessary
Meet daily, monthly, and quarterly metrics and goals set by management
Communicate effectively with other departments to present solutions to any patient concerns
Ensure work being performed meets internal and external compliance requirements
Maintain confidentiality of all information; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Various clerical work including faxing, scanning, and copying
Support the Aveanna mission and culture by demonstrating our core values; compassion, team integrity, accountability, trust, innovation compliance and fun.
Adhere to the Aveanna Compliance Program, including following all regulatory, Aveanna and accrediting agency policy requirements.
Maintain the skills and qualifications necessary to provide or support quality care, including attendance at company-wide educational programs.
Responsible for harmonious interactions with coworkers and customers, including patients, medical office staff, vendors and the general public.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Company's policies and procedures.