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Intermountain Healthcare

Nonprofit health system delivering patient care

Home Medical Equipment Representative

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 9
Part-time$19.50 - $26.48 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in a customer service role, with professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness.
  • Ability to work independently with self-motivation, accountability, and sound judgment.
  • Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with diverse individuals.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and dependability in managing tasks and documentation.
  • Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Proficiency with basic computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, the internet, email, and scheduling tools.
  • Ability to understand and speak English clearly, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively with patients and team members.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • For field/delivery positions, a current driver's license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record are required; these will be verified.
  • Ability to see and read information, labels, and documents; assess patient needs; identify HME equipment and supplies; communicate and understand spoken information; use computers and office equipment; and sit or stand for extended periods. Manual dexterity and hearing/listening ability are also required.

Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly and courteously to phone calls, emails, chats, and in-person inquiries; triage and route communications to the appropriate departments or staff.
  • Gather referral information, enter data into the Electronic Medical Record, and verify insurance benefits or self-pay status during patient intake.
  • Manage medical equipment and supply delivery and fulfillment by selecting appropriate delivery methods and coordinating timely delivery with delivery staff or services.
  • Coordinate with hospital liaisons and case managers to support patient discharges and transitions of care, ensuring timely and appropriate equipment setup for home use.
  • Provide one-on-one patient support, including equipment education and fittings, and verify equipment selections align with physician orders and patient-specific needs.
  • Enter orders, receive payments, and coordinate delivery or patient pick-up in clinical and retail settings.
  • Collaborate across departments, maintain internal and external relationships, and contribute to daily workflow organization and prioritization.
  • Address concerns promptly while following Medicare, Medicaid, third-party billing, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
  • For field/delivery roles, make timely deliveries of home medical equipment products and supplies to customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with home or durable medical equipment.
  • Experience coordinating office operations and administrative tasks.
  • Experience providing direct or supportive patient care.

About the Company

Intermountain Healthcare

Nonprofit health system delivering patient care

Intermountain Health is a nonprofit health system that provides medical care and related services across the Mountain West. It operates hospitals, clinics, a medical group, home care, telehealth, and health insurance plans, along with subsidiaries, to bring care closer to people’s homes and communities. Its care model combines direct patient services with research and education to tailor treatment and reduce costs. What sets it apart is its size and scope as the region’s largest nonprofit health system, its integration of hospitals, clinics, home health, telehealth, and insurance under one umbrella, and its mission to reinvest in care and make health more affordable. The company aims to help people live the healthiest lives possible by expanding access to care, improving quality, and reducing costs through its community-focused approach and ongoing research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1.9M
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, UT
Founded
1975

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