DME Coordinator - JIS BOSM (Granville)

SCA Health; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 43,394; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is looking for a dedicated professional to coordinate the DME program in New Albany, Ohio. The role involves working closely with patients to fit prescribed orthosis, ensuring that all necessary authorizations are secured for billing.

The ideal candidate will manage inventory, assist with daily operations, and serve as a liaison between physicians and the DME office. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with durable medical equipment (DME) programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Knowledge of Medicare and private insurance billing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and advise on DME program aspects.
• Fit patients with prescribed orthosis and train them.
• Obtain necessary insurance authorizations.
• Assist with daily DME office operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with orders.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Device fitting

Insurance authorization

Inventory management

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Coordinates and advises on all aspects of the DME program, including insurance and billing. Assist patients with device fitting. Acts as a liaison between the staff, physician and DME Manager.

• Fit patients with prescribed orthosis; including patient evaluation, modification and fitting, training the patient on fit and function, as well as answer any questions.
• Accurately input patient information and ensure correct durable medical equipment is dispensed within the Breg Vision system.
• Obtain all necessary authorizations as required by Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation, or private insurance in order to fit and bill for each orthosis.
• Assist DME manager with daily DME office operations: including (but not limited to) ordering product, maintaining Special Order Binder, stocking and organizing product in the office.
• Review and monitor inventory levels for durable medical equipment items unique to the office at least two- three times weekly and provide order quantities needed to DME office lead. Assist with monthly inventory counts as instructed by DME manager.
• Keep track of surgery schedules for each physician in the practice and make sure that each patient has the required orthosis prior to surgery, or make arrangements for DME to fit post surgically. Also, assure that information for post-surgical application of other devices such as CPM machines are forwarded to the correct individual and confirm receipt.
• Act as the liaison between DME office and physicians on all matters involving communications, paperwork, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings and training.
• Any and all other duties required for DME to be successful with the practice and patients.

Qualifications

• Fit patients with prescribed orthosis; including patient evaluation, modification and fitting, training the patient on fit and function, as well as answer any questions.
• Accurately input patient information and ensure correct durable medical equipment is dispensed within the inventory management system.
• Obtain all necessary authorizations as required by Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation, or private insurance in order to fit and bill for each orthosis.
• Assist DME manager with daily DME office operations: including (but not limited to) ordering product, maintaining Special Order Binder, stocking and organizing product in the office.
• Review and monitor inventory levels for durable medical equipment items unique to the office at least two- three times weekly and provide order quantities needed to DME office lead. Assist with monthly inventory counts as instructed by DME manager.
• Keep track of surgery schedules for each physician in the practice and make sure that each patient has the required orthosis prior to surgery, or make arrangements for DME to fit post surgically. Also, assure that information for post-surgical application of other devices such as CPM machines are forwarded to the correct individual and confirm receipt.
• Act as the liaison between DME office and physicians on all matters involving communications, paperwork, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings and training.
• Speaking with patients regarding financial responsibility.
• Any and all other duties required for DME to be successful with the practice and patients.

USD $21.00/Hr. USD $31.50/Hr.