CUSTOMER RELATION LIASION DR

Accendra Health; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

Paid time off plan

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-and long-term disability coverage

Teammate Assistance Program

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure patients have the necessary equipment to support their home healthcare needs in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The role requires building strong relationships with accounts and patients, promptly responding to their needs, and consulting on required products.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Understanding medical equipment and strong communication skills are essential. The hourly wage is projected to be between $25 and $28.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with accounts and patients.
• Respond to customer needs and concerns.
• Consult with clients on products and necessary equipment.
• Manage follow-up functions with accounts.

Skills

Business Acumen

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication Proficiency

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Word

Job description

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 and patients to ensure they have the required equipment to support their home healthcare needs. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $25–28 per hour. Compensation may vary based on 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 compliant 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 possess 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

• Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a hand‑held device, telephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documents.
• Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibility and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values.
• Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing.
• This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping.
• The employee must be able to safely operate and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, specific to the vehicle operated in the conduct of this job.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job safely include close vision, distant vision, night (low to limited light) vision and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documents.
• The position requires occasional lifting and/or moving items up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is required to inspect and safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.
• There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.
• Temperature ranges from a normal indoor climate‑controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in various U.S. states.
• General lighting is generally provided via fluorescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
• May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to.
• Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.

Teammate Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well‑being programs

Accendra 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.