Account Liaison - Synapse at Owensminor in Kansas

Account Liaison - Synapse Location: Remote - Kansas 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™. ABOUT THE COMPANY Apria 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. The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.64 - $19.00 hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. This is a remote position. JOB SUMMARY The Account Liaison identifies and develops strategic relationships within the institution that will enhance patient care, along with managing interactions between our external accounts, field operations and internal supporting teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Tracks and trends service concerns to escalate and form action plans with supporting teams (Field, Customer Service, and Billing). Coordinates weekly with Apria senior leadership on payor trends and problem-solving scenarios. Supports regionally tailored account-related inquiries and escalations for local branch personnel. Conducts in-service training for both Apria and our account. Acts as single point of contact for regional payor representatives pertaining to escalations and service issues. Collects and graphs data specific to customer needs and presents action plans according to data read outs. Troubleshoots and resolves payor service issues by identifying problems and coordinating appropriate solutions. Handles customer needs and complaints in a timely manner. Assists with designated account points of contact, regarding products and services, available under the contract. Coordinates with physicians and medical groups. Assists with billing issue resolution as applicable. Conducting revenue adjustments, review of claims, AR, and escalates if additional resolution is needed. Assists with designated account leadership and medical personal with questions, concerns, and Apria patient history. Handles supervisor referral escalated calls related to payor service issues. Host/Leads calls with regional payor leaders (Kaiser) to review service issues and resolutions. Compiles service issues and formulates into payor facing templates to provide individual Kaiser regional responses. Attends weekly/monthly joint steering committee meetings with Apria senior leadership and regional leadership Coordinates cross regional coverage for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) items. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. Participates in the institutions quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives as requested Performs other duties as required SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required. At least one-year related experience is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations N/A SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Business Acumen Problem Solving/Analysis Communication Proficiency Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Public Speaking Computer Skills Basic skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Word Language Skills English (reading, writing, verbal) Mathematical Skills Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This 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 ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a remote setting. TRAVEL Occasional travel as required. OTHER INFORMATION The 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. Teammate Benefits As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are — through all of life’s stages. We’ve got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness. Our benefits program includes: Medical, dental, and vision care coverage Paid time off plan 401(k) Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Basic life insurance Short-and long-term disability coverage Accident insurance Teammate Assistance Program Paid parental leave Domestic partner benefits Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Accendra 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. Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means. #AccendraHealth