Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator

SSM Health; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Reedsburg, WI, is seeking a Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator to ensure timely access to equipment and supplies. You will verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, process orders, and support accurate billing for patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical documentation, communicating with patients and providers, collecting payments, and maintaining compliance with Medicare/Medicaid standards. Day shift, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in a related role.
• Experience with insurance verification and medical documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and interprets medical documentation, compares documentation with insurance coverage criteria, and creates orders to provide medical equipment and supplies.
• Verifies patient insurance eligibility/benefits and communicates financial responsibilities to patients, caregivers, and other health care providers.
• Reviews, obtains, and logs appropriate medical documentation that supports the reimbursement of equipment/supplies.
• Performs accurate data entry into operating system and processes orders for appropriate equipment/supplies to ensure delivery and correct billing.
• Communicates with patients, employees, payers, caregivers, and other health care providers on status of orders.
• Collects payments from patients for coinsurance, copays, and self-pay items.
• Obtains written orders and prior authorization for appropriate equipment/supplies.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and Accreditation Standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.]
• Education: High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health in Reedsburg, WI, is seeking a Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator to ensure timely access to equipment and supplies. You will verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, process orders, and support accurate billing for patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical documentation, communicating with patients and providers, collecting payments, and maintaining compliance with Medicare/Medicaid standards. Day shift, 40 hours per week.