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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Home Medical Equipment Specialist I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Healthcare Customer Service Representative responds to customer inquiries about healthcare and provides information about healthcare plans, providers, policies and coverage. Assists customers with questions about healthcare insurance and premiums. Keeps records of customer communications and transactions.
$41,964 / year median in Minnesota
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Join a team that makes a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day. In this role, you'll provide face-to-face support, education, and guidance to patients and caregivers as they transition from the hospital or clinic to home. By helping individuals select and understand durable medical equipment (DME) and healthcare products, you'll promote safety, recovery, and independence while delivering exceptional customer service. As part of Mayo Clinic, you'll work in a mission-driven environment dedicated to inspiring hope and promoting health. You'll enjoy meaningful patient interactions, opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of helping patients confidently manage their health and well-being at home. The HME Specialist I position is the first of multiple career opportunities within the Mayo Clinic Stores. Assists patients with product selection and training of home medical equipment in accordance with provider prescriptions. Gathers registration and insurance information accurately and efficiently, and processes information for payment according to payer requirements. Handles private patient information in a compliant and confidential manner. Assists with maintaining store inventory including inventory cycle counts and perpetual inventory. Performs duties of the job in a manner that is attentive to age and ability considerations of the patient. May provide patients with mobility aides, breast pumps, CPAP machines and supplies, over the counter compression or braces training, ostomy supplies, urology supplies, wound care supplies and oxygen services, or other durable medical equipment or medical supplies depending on store location. May be assigned to working on the medical supply store floor or in a call center environment. During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps. High school diploma or equivalent. Prior customer service, sales, healthcare, or patient care experience preferred. Prior DME experience is preferred but not required. Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understand English. Able to learn technical tasks and able to follow written and verbal directions. Comfortable utilizing technology, problem solving and efficient with software applications. Exceptional customer service and communication skills with high level professionalism and ability to have crucial conversations. Proven ability to multi-task and make good decisions regarding customer service. Must be able to work independently as needed. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and/or private insurance billed preferred with attention to detail. Physical and mental stamina to be able to withstand what can often be a fast-paced environment; may be on feet or sitting on feet 90-100% of the time. Must be able to tolerate repetitive hand motion. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be current on all applicable annual competencies. For locations requiring driving a company vehicle, must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the
F-1 STEM OPT
extension program.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance