DME Coordinator - Full Time

Lynn Community Health Center; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lynn Community Health Center in Lynn, MA, seeks a DME Coordinator to manage durable medical equipment delivery for patients, ensuring timely, regulatory-compliant service. You will collaborate with providers, insurers, and patients to streamline equipment delivery and documentation.

Responsibilities include resolving DME issues across EMR and payer systems, coordinating with vendors for repairs and oxygen concentrators, and handling urgent equipment needs during discharges, while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program with externship.
• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare or medical equipment coordination role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of durable medical equipment to patients across platforms and stakeholders.
• Research DME issues within EMR and payer systems.
• Work directly with network DME vendors to resolve issues (repairs, oxygen concentrators, travel requests).
• Coordinate urgent equipment needs due to SNF/hospital discharge or hospice changes.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment deliveries and patient interactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Training Program graduate with externship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DME Coordinator - Full Time

Green Hourly Full Time Care Coordinator Lynn, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1835

Salary Range: $21.76 To $29.29 Annually

DME Coordinator at Lynn Community Health Center

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented DME Coordinator to join our team. As a DME Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of durable medical equipment to patients in need. Your main goal will be to ensure that patients receive the necessary equipment in a timely and efficient manner, while adhering to all regulatory requirements. You will work closely with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to ensure that all parties are informed and satisfied with the equipment delivery process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program with a successfully completed externship experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare or medical equipment coordination role
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing practices

Responsibilities:

• Research DME issues across platforms (electronic medical record and claims payer system)
• Must be able to work directly with network DME vendors to resolve common DME issues
  • Requests for repairs.
  • Placement of portable oxygen concentrators.
  • Urgent and non-urgent travel requests for equipment (most commonly oxygen).
  • Urgent equipment needs due to SNF/hospital discharge.
  • Equipment coordination due to hospice disenrollment.

Skills:

As a DME Coordinator, you will use your strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate the delivery of durable medical equipment to patients in need. You will work closely with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to ensure that all parties are informed and satisfied with the equipment delivery process. Your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite will be essential for maintaining accurate records of all equipment deliveries and patient interactions. Additionally, your knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing practices, if applicable, will be beneficial for this role. Overall, your attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team will be crucial for success in this position.