Patient Qualification Specialist- Remote

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™.The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.67 - $18.89 hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.Patient Qualification SpecialistJOB SUMMARYThe Patient Qualification Specialistwill provide excellent customer service and product information, solutions and relevant details to patients and providers. Most importantly, this position provides above and beyond communication with our patients so that they feel heard, understood, valued and more connected with Apria. Key responsibilities for creating a positive, patient-centric environment include:Evangelize our customers and turn our disgruntled patients into our biggest fans.Support our Field teams, Operations and Sales, by delivering timely feedback that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional patient experiences.Critically problem-solve common complaints by flagging trends and partnering cross-functionally to recommend and implement preventative measures.Proactively create a better patient experience.Be a champion of the employee experience and drive our unique company culture.Support the development and implementation of employee programs that nurture our company's core values to engage employees and create a positive culture.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for supporting hundreds of local branch offices across the country by reviewing new patients orders and documentation submitted by referral sources in order to obtain required documentation and clinical requirements of individual health insurance plans, allowing our patients to maximize their available health plan benefits and to receive the much-needed care as soon as possible.Requests health plan authorizations/information as required; either electronically or verbally.Demonstrates and ability to develop business relationships within the field leadership through close collaboration, partnership, engagement and communication. Performs other duties as required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/AMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or ExperienceHigh school degree or equivalent1-3 years’ experience in healthcare/health insurance industry desiredSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESPatient-Focused: You start with the patient and work backwards. You invest the time and energy to understand the patients’ objectives, then tie all your activities directly to the achievement of those objectives.Action-Oriented: You thrive as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.Collaborative: You love teamwork. Your colleagues love having you on the team. You work well across functions and groups.An Effective Communicator: You write and speak clearly, concisely and with a spirit of partnership. You actively inform and inspire with your messaging. You speak plainly and are transparent with your business colleagues.Energetic & Passionate: Your passion and energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in your desire to help others and to be a positive role model.Relationship Builder: You excel in getting people involved and building a network of contacts that allow you to multiply your influence on the organization.Computer SkillsIntermediate skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, WordLanguage SkillsEnglish (reading, writing, verbal)Mathematical SkillsIntermediate level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data.PHYSICAL 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. This position also may require the occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.This position is remote and requires a distraction free environmentRequired to be in a home office/workspace during scheduled work hoursOTHER INFORMATIONThe essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically require