POSITION SUMMARY
The Patient Support Representative is responsible for the collection of demographic and financial
information from patients to ensure a smooth onboarding to services provided by UW Health Care
Direct. This job has the responsibility for the verification of patient eligibility for insurance benefits,
including but not limited to, Medicare, Medical Assistance, and numerous third-party payers to ensure
adequate and timely reimbursement. The Patient Support Representative is responsible for setting
expectations and providing responsive communication to patients, providers, and other internal and
external stakeholders regarding the status of their order. Creation and management of sales orders in
Brightree is also a core responsibility
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: N/A
Education: High school diploma of equivalent required
Experience: Customer service experience required
Experience in healthcare preferred
Knowledge of home medical equipment preferred
Miscellaneous: Ability to learn and competently work with coworkers, referral sources and patients required.
Must have the ability to learn and work with computer programs such as Health Link (Epic) and Brightree.
Proficiency in medical terminology and abbreviations.
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete, accurate, and timely verification and entry of all patient demographics
- Obtain and review clinical documentation to ensure insurance guidelines are met for the
equipment or supplies ordered
- Obtain purchase and initial rental prior authorizations
- Convey insurance benefits and out of pocket costs to the patient
- Complete accurate and timely sales order entry of the item(s) requested
- Responsible for answering incoming phone calls regarding a multitude of questions or concerns,
working to establish a positive rapport and meet the needs of every caller
- Responsible to returning patient and provider phone calls, helping assist in getting the patient
qualified for needed equipment
- Schedule appointments for setup and delivery or pickup of equipment.
- Responsible for timely follow up of all tasks, this will include a variety of sales order related issues,
CMNs, prior authorizations, patient questions, etc.
- Manage inbound faxes/referrals, including the UW In Basket and email
- Provides basic team related training to new staff and peers