This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

As the Patient Intake Manager you will lead multiple cross functional teams that provide direct interaction with patients and customers including (Inbound Document Routing Specialist, Patient Services Documentation Specialist, and the Intake Specialist teams). These functions support order entry, verification of Third-Party Payer order requirements, initial and continued interactions with patients regarding orders for new therapy, accurate assessment and communication of estimated Insurance coverage and cost, and the initiation of the placement of a Respiratory Health product, leading to the timely completion of the intake process.

You and the team's roles are critical to Respiratory Health’s overall compliance with Government and Commercial payers by ensuring the appropriate requirements are satisfied prior to dispensing a product to a new patient and prior to submitting for reimbursement, all while maintaining standards for all regulatory requirements.

You must be located within a reasonable commute of the St. Paul, MN Office - Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week in the office. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

What you will do:Lead the teams including the recruitment and selection, performance management, training, development and coaching of team members.Identification, development, and execution of short-term and long-term strategies to further enhance efficiencies for team members and positive outcomes for patients and customers.In collaboration with Patient & Customer Support leadership, identify, develop, implement and maintain department specific goals, service level agreements and important metrics to meet the needs of the patients, customers and business strategies.Establish and implement call center and quality call monitoring program for the team with established service level metrics to enhance and maintain high customer service standards, providing training and feedback to staff on interactions to include progressive customer service techniques.Ensure compliance with payer rules and requirements by documenting and maintaining job instructions specific to the roles and responsibilities of the teams.Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, etc.) to continually evaluate and improve processes and procedures to meet internal and external customer needs.

What you will bring:Minimum of the completion of BA/BS degree or currently enrolled in a BA/BS program in a health care related field, required.5+ years of management experience preferred with significant experience of leading large teams.Minimum 3+ years of DME industry experience, preferred.A demonstrated high level of supervisory skills and a consistent track record to work effectively with employees at all levels in the organization.Broad knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, third party payers is preferred.Strong knowledge of the healthcare environment, medical terminology and Respiratory health.Exceptional communication skills, verbal, written, and presentation.Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.Effective planning and program management skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).Experience with Third Party billing systems preferred.Experience and understanding in utilization of CRM programs to document customer interactions and accounts compliantly preferred.Continuous Improvement/ Project Management experience preferred.

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We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $96,000 - 120,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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