American HomePatient Reviews

Pros

High ethical standards in an industry where not all competitors practice the same. Excellent communictions from the top and everywhere in between. Balance between work and family has never been an issue for those that insist on it. I have first hand knowledge of competitors and American Homepatient is better than those I have worked for or interviewed with prior to joining the team.

Cons

On the sales side, pay structures are inconsistent. Quarterly sales plans are a waste of time because no one ever reviews them when the quarter is over; only task is to make a new one. Mid - Upper Mid would do well to "never let 'em see you sweat". It is all too obvious when you are under pressure, this makes the rest of us nervous.

Advice to Senior Management

When you come to an annual meeting to say profitability is better than it's been in a long while but don't offer to invest some of it in your sales force, that's not much motivation. Invest in some technology for the entire sales force, not just as incentives for the top sellers that always take home the prizes.

Pros

I did like my job, it hadGood benefits, I had a great relationship with coworkers, and there were great employee perks

Cons

They bought out an old company I worked for anf they downsized very quickley. The managers only cared about the managers

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to what the front employees are suggesting because they do as much for the ocmpany as you. Listen Listen

Pros

High name recognition within the DME sales world. Company's reputation for service vary from so-so to horrible, depending on each city.

Cons

This company is fine to break into the medical sales industry, but they've had financial difficulty for a number of years and that affects the company attitude overall. INTENSE training for sales once you are hired and very little help from management after that.

Advice to Senior Management

Pay more attention to middle management and complaints of sales rep's concerning need for better marketing material and quality of office staff.

Pros

A large majority (if not all) of management are knowledgeable about their positions and responsibilities. Each manager seems to care about the employees who report to them, which makes for a good work environment. Employees are great, friendly, people who help create a good and comfortable environment. It's also nice to know that you're working for a company who is helping people be able to manage their diseases and live a more comfortable/longer life.

Cons

Benefits could use a little improvement. There was a small 401K match, which was taken away about a year ago. There is no tuition reimbursement program, which seems to be increasingly more common. Lastly, there isn't a whole lot of room for growth unless moving to different departments.

Advice to Senior Management

I would have loved to have more company wide activities. I always though the company lunches were excellent in improving the work environment and attitudes of employees. Maybe doing something out of the ordinary: taking corporate to see a movie one afternoon - during work hours, have a corporate bowling lunch day, or anything else that would just take a few hours out of the day, but would help make employees more committed and more likely to perform well in their positions.

Pros

time off is fairly good. Get off at 2 the day before a holiday, work load is not bad

Cons

benefits are not great, no room to grow

Advice to Senior Management

supervisors need training in communication and need to be fair to all employees and not show favoritism