Customer Service Representative

hart; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hart Medical Equipment in Lansing, MI is hiring for a customer service representative who serves as the first point of contact for customers, takes orders, answers questions and resolves issues.

The role emphasizes empathetic communication, accurate data entry and teamwork with billing and dispatch to ensure prompt service and patient satisfaction. A High school diploma or GED is required, with 6 months of customer service experience preferred, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months of relevant customer service experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and act as first point of contact.
• Take orders, answer questions, handle complaints and troubleshoot problems.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate with physicians and insurance where needed.
• Assist all internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Support billing and service processes to ensure timely equipment delivery and service.
• Maintain showroom inventory and monitor availability.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hart Medical Equipment provides a full range of home care products and support services based on individual needs. We strive to conduct our patient care operation with the highest standards. We are a nationally accredited, premier provider of home medical equipment and supplies.

Status: Full Time, M - F, 8:30 - 5

Location: Lansing, MI

Hart Medical Equipment offers a competitive salary and benefits package. EOE

SUMMARY:

Provides exceptional service as the first point of contact for customers. Takes orders, answers questions, handles complaints and troubleshoots problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Greet customers and maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude during interactions.
• Engage in active listening with customers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing angry customers, as needed.
• Assists all internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• After competency approval, complete bracing as needed including:
• Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses, diabetic shoes, and mastectomy if applicable.
• Maintain patient records.
• Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Receives requests from multiple sources (phone, fax, e-Commerce, in-person) and completes necessary process for equipment services.
• Coordinates home equipment service request with Dispatch for prompt delivery.
• Acquire and retain strong production knowledge in order to provide customers with product and service information.
• Keeps the showroom and the shelf inventory clean, rotated and in order.
• Verifies medical necessity, insurance coverage and physician orders for all insurance-assigned services and working with referral sources to ensure proper documentation when needed.
• Maintain current knowledge on Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payor sources for equipment.
• Follows policy and work instructions to ensure the Billing Department has the correct paperwork to complete insurance.
• Understanding and striving to meet or exceed department metrics while providing excellent customer service.
• Making sales or recommendations for products or services that may complement client needs, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months of relevant customer service experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Good data entry skills
• Proficiency with computers, with strong typing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

By submitting an application, you are agreeing to the terms of Hart's Application Acknowledgement and Agreement found at https://hartmedical.org/application-agreement.

IRB Medical Equipment LLC, dba Hart Medical Equipment, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship age, disability genetic information, height, weight, marital or veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws. Hart Medical Equipment also provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.