[Hiring] Enteral Technician @Amerita

Role Description

The Enteral Technician is responsible for performing key administrative and technical functions related to enteral nutrition services, including:

• Verifying insurance eligibility
• Ensuring chart compliance
• Coordinating the accurate dispensing of enteral formula and supplies

This position plays a vital role in both the onboarding process and the ongoing care of patients, supporting seamless service delivery and contributing to positive patient outcomes. As a critical member of the enteral team, the technician ensures timely, compliant, and patient-focused support across all phases of care.

Schedule: Mon-Fri Remote

Responsibilities

• Conducts benefits investigations for all new patients and existing patients with insurance changes to determine coverage for enteral nutrition products and services
• Ensures all required documentation—including initial and ongoing forms—is accurately completed, clearly legible, and filed in the patient chart in accordance with Amerita’s Enteral Nutrition Requirements
• Coordinates and schedules the timely dispensing of enteral formulas and supplies; actively manages inventory and patient support throughout the course of care
• Obtains and documents patient supply inventories and compliance updates and communicates relevant information to appropriate clinical and operational teams
• Monitors and follows up on active insurance authorizations, physician orders, clinical documentation, and outstanding paperwork to ensure continuity of care
• Triages patient concerns and routes to clinical staff as needed, using established screening protocols
• Actively participates in departmental meetings, branch operations and quality improvement initiatives as assigned
• Complies with all applicable Accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations related to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; some college or technical training (Pharmacy or Dietetic Technician) preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience in a home care or hospital setting
• Valid driver’s license
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required
• At least 1 year of experience in enteral nutrition service in a hospital or home infusion setting
• General knowledge of enteral feeding terminology, enteral nutrition products and supplies
• Ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with all levels of management and staff, vast knowledge of pharmacy terminology and process
• Ability to multitask in a demanding environment
• Excellent organizational skills and mindfulness
• To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasionally standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching and stooping. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour