DME Coordinator -FT

Premier Health Partners; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a DME Coordinator for Fidelity Health Care to identify and arrange home care services including Durable Medical Equipment. You will communicate coverage details to patients and educate hospitals, physicians, and staff about Fidelity Health Care programs.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong written and spoken communication, and the ability to handle sensitive situations while assisting in liaison and care management activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
• Minimum Level of Experience: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Preferred: One year experience in clinical/ medical setting. Home health experience preferred.
• Strong oral and writing communication skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent customer service
• The incumbent should be willing and able to actively engage physicians and staff in educational opportunities regarding Fidelity Health Care and its programs and services.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Possesses ability to work in uncomfortable and confrontational situations
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift and carry up to ten lbs.
• Must be able to endure repetitive walking throughout the hospital facility.

Responsibilities

• The DME Coordinator is responsible for identifying and coordinating services for home care including durable medical equipment.
• The DME Coordinator is responsible for the communication of new programs and home care services to hospitals, physicians, staff and patients.
• The DME Coordinator is responsible for the communication of coverage and benefit information to patients.
• Ensures services are arranged for patients requiring home care services, durable medical equipment.
• Actively educates hospital and physician staff in programs and services.
• Regularly problem solves and communicates opportunities for service enhancement to manager.
• Provide support to Liaison Department and Care Management department as needed.
• Support with non-clinical Liaison Department items.
• Active engagement with physicians and hospital staff in educational opportunities.

Skills

Self-directed

Results oriented

Professional appearance

Strong oral and writing communication

Medical terminology

Time management

Customer service

Motivated

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

DME Coordinator

Position information

Title: DME Coordinator

Facility: Fidelity Health Care

Job Reports to: Supervisor, Home Care Liaison

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We Care. We Teach. We Innovate. We Serve

The Premier Health Vision

To inspire better health

The Premier Health Values

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Authenticity
• Respect
• Excellence

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities

The DME Coordinator is responsible for identifying and coordinating services for home care including durable medical equipment. The DME Coordinator is responsible for the communication of new programs and home care services to hospitals, physicians, staff and patients. The DME Coordinator is responsible for the communication of coverage and benefit information to patients.

Dimensions

Ensures services are arranged for patients requiring home care services, durable medical equipment. Responsible for executing strategies identified as priorities by the organization. Actively educates hospital and physician staff in programs and services. Regularly problem solves and communicates opportunities for service enhancement to manager. Provide support to Liaison Department and Care Management department as needed. Support with non-clinical Liaison Department items.

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Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Licensure/Certification/Registration

N/A

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Preferred experience: One year experience in clinical/ medical setting. Home health experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

Self-directed

Results oriented

Dresses and presents self professionally.

Remains current on professional and competitive developments in the home care arena.

Required

Strong oral and writing communication skills required

The incumbent should be a highly motivated individual with strong speaking, writing and documentation skills.

Working knowledge of medical terminology

EPIC Experience Preferred

Previous home health experience preferred

Excellent customer service

The incumbent should be willing and able to actively engage physicians and staff in educational opportunities regarding Fidelity Health Care and its programs and services.

Strong Problem Solving Skills Required

Strong organizational skills and time management skills

Positive and enthusiastic communicator with Physicians/Hospital Staff and patients.

Possesses ability to work in uncomfortable and confrontational situations

Actively assists in building relationships with physicians and hospital staff

Must be capable of bending, stooping, lifting and carrying up to ten lbs.

Must be able to endure repetitive walking throughout the hospital facility.