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Northwood Group

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Northwood Group, Warren, Michigan, United States, 48091

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Job Description The Customer Service Representative is responsible for performing all tasks relevant to in‑house communications with the claimant’s referral source, adjuster/examiner, case manager and physician’s office for verification of eligibility or coordination of benefits and services requested. The customer service staff coordinates set‑up of pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming pharmacy phone calls and input information according to auto no‑fault/PIP/Workers’ Compensation criteria and diagnosis

Maintain open line of communication with claimants, care givers, case managers, adjusters/examiners, physician’s offices, hospitals and referral source

Respond to claimants’ questions and concerns

Set‑up new claimant files, verifying eligibility information for full or coordination of benefits

Send Letter of Medical Necessity requests for physician involvement in ordering supplies or medications

Verify claimants address and telephone number for each delivery

Review order for completeness and accuracy before faxing order to Northwood provider for set‑up

Conduct surveys for new and current claimants

Provide after‑hours on‑call responsibilities

Perform other related duties assigned by the Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager

Comply with all company information security policies and responsibilities as detailed during onboarding and annual security awareness training

Qualifications

High School Graduate, GED

Home Health Aide (HHA) certification, Nursing Assistant certification, or Hospital Unit Clerk preferred, not required

Data entry experience

Excellent phone and customer related communication skills

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

Ability to multi‑task to meet established deadlines

Ability to prioritize workflow

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including referral sources, claimants, clients, physician offices, case managers, co‑workers and management

Computer and typing skills

Adaptable to varied work environments with or without reasonable accommodation

Company Description Northwood plays an integral role in health plan benefit administration for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and medical supplies. Northwood also serves auto and workers compensation clients and their PIP claimants.

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