DME Coordinator: Orthopedic Clinic Ops & Patient Education

SCA Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Cincinnati region is seeking a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator to oversee daily operations at the site. The role focuses on DME program management, patient fitting, documentation, and coordinating preauthorizations.

You will deliver excellent customer service, manage inventory, and educate staff on DME policies, contributing to efficient outpatient orthopedic care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• DME experience preferred; 1–3 years in a fast-paced outpatient clinic setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• 1–3 years of experience in prior authorizations, particularly in DME or rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite management of outpatient orthopedic clinic’s Durable Medical Equipment program.
• Manages the ordering, documentation, and data entry of durable medical equipment and related supplies under the supervision of physicians and practice administrators.
• Establishes and monitors inventory of orthopedic DME.
• Conducts proper on-site patient fitting and patient education of all DME.
• Manages DME precertification and preauthorization requests.
• Tracks and organizes necessary paperwork to facilitate insurance billing of DME.
• Educates clinic staff members and providers on proper DME policies and procedures.

Skills

DME experience

Prior authorizations

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SCA Health in Cincinnati region is seeking a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator to oversee daily operations at the site. The role focuses on DME program management, patient fitting, documentation, and coordinating preauthorizations.

You will deliver excellent customer service, manage inventory, and educate staff on DME policies, contributing to efficient outpatient orthopedic care.