Customer Service Specialist

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day401(k), eligibility after one year of serviceEmployee stock purchase planTuition reimbursementABOUT THE COMPANYApria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for identifying and resolving customer issues and answering customer inquiries regarding the status of their order.The anticipated hourly range for this position is $16.00-16.60. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and locationESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESHandle continuous work volume by interacting with patients and referrals via (inbound & outbound) phone calls, email, fax, chat, text, web inquiries, and other electronic sourcesReceive and process order requests from referrals for durable medical equipment and healthcare servicesProvide accurate information and updates as related to new orders, resupplies, pickups, and/or exchangesDemonstrate professionalism and provide high quality service when interacting with patients, caregivers, and/or referrals Resolves patient/referral complaints and escalations with urgency by the identifying problem, troubleshooting of equipment and/or coordinating appropriate corrective actionAssess patient and referral needs, identify satisfactory resolution, and provide high quality customer service Comply with and adhere to all regulatory compliance areas, policies and procedures, and best practicesFollow quality program guidelines and procedures for all transactions to ensure that we give the best service to all customersPerforms other duties as requiredMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED required1-3 years of Call Center Experience preferred1-3 Years of Healthcare and/or Health Insurance Customer Service experience preferred Experience working in remote environment preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional DesignationsN/ASKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESAssess problems & identify solutions Professional verbal and written communication Effective listening, paraphrasing, and summarization Personal accountability and emotional intelligence Time management and reliabilityComputer SkillsBasic skills in using a Windows based computer.Language SkillsEnglish (reading, writing, verbal)Mathematical SkillsBasic level mathematical proficiencyPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in an office setting with exposure to moderate noise. TRAVEL Occasional travel as required.OTHER INFORMATIONThe essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual’s position.PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote position which is US-based. This role requires individuals to physically reside and work within the United States. Company systems and equipment are monitored for security and other purposes and removal of Company equipment outside of the United States is not permitted without prior authorization.If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.Owens & Minor 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.Originally posted on Himalayas

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