Job Information
University of Michigan Health Sparrow CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST I - Sparrow Medical Supply in Lansing, Michigan
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST I - Sparrow Medical Supply
Responsible for supporting Customer Service goals and objectives by interacting directly with customers to meet their needs, relay information, provide instruction, verify insurance coverage and resolve inquiries and issues.
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for supporting Customer Service goals and objectives by interacting directly with customers to meet their needs, relay information, provide instruction, verify insurance coverage and resolve inquiries and issues.
Essential Duties:
*This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. *
- Responds to incoming telephone inquiries from customers who wish to place orders or have referrals.
- Acts as primary contact to walk-in customers and meets their needs in a professional manner.
- Completes orders by selecting the appropriate product from shelf or, if product is not readily available, contacts a Warehouse Technician for assistance.
- Verifies customer's insurance coverage and ensures related documentation is complete.
- Inputs customer and insurance information into Sparrow Medical Supply database system.
- Makes outbound telephone calls to resolve inquiries and issues regarding insurance coverage and to obtain authorizations.
- Instructs customer on appropriate use of equipment, if applicable.
- Performs basic fittings (e.g., knee braces, wrist braces, diabetic supplies, tennis elbow braces, soft neck braces)
- Seeks supervisory assistance to resolve complex customer issues.
- Becomes skilled at and possesses complete understanding of all Level 8 tasks, as required.
- General understanding of product, prices and location.
- Maintains showroom and product shelves in neat and orderly fashion.
- Performs cash register sales, runs credit card machine and processes payments on account.
- Educates customers on Patient/Client Bill of Rights and Responsibilities of the Patient/Client and, if applicable, ensures customer is advised of payment due.
- Adheres to Corporate Compliance Policies, including but not limited to current Medicare guidelines.
Job Requirements
Work Experience
Customer Service experience in medical supply or other health care environment preferred
Education
High school diploma, GED
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of database software programs; data processing experience. Good math and organizational skills ne
