Durable Medical Equipment Specialist

10000 Sanford; Thief River Falls (MN); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sanford Health is hiring for a DME customer service role in Minnesota. You will communicate with patients, referral sources, and clinicians to coordinate orders, authorizations, and delivery of durable medical equipment.

You will input demographics, educate patients about insurance and financial responsibilities, and ensure accurate processing of sales orders while maintaining excellent service and compliance across payer requirements.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of computer functions and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail oriented, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to follow through to the end.
• Basic knowledge of the medical field, with prior experience in home medical equipment preferred.
• When applicable, the employee must have a current valid driver's license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

Responsabilidades

• Provide first-line communication with patients, referral sources, and clinicians to facilitate ordering and delivery of DME products, supplies and services.
• Ensure all patient information is processed timely and accurately to enhance patient satisfaction and optimize revenue.
• Receive inquiries and orders in person, by telephone, fax, and email.
• Gather all necessary documentation related to payer requirements, SOPs, and compliance programs.
• Obtain any needed prior authorizations for services per payer policy.
• Educate patients on insurance plans, provisions, and financial responsibilities.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Driver's license

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00 Union Position: No

Job Description

Provide first-line communication with a variety of patients, referral sources, and clinicians to facilitate ordering and delivery of durable medical equipment (DME) products, supplies and services.

Ensure all patient information is processed timely and accurately to enhance patient satisfaction and optimize revenue.

Receive inquiries and orders in person, by telephone, fax, and email.

Gather all necessary documentation, as it relates to payer requirements, standard operating procedures, and compliance programs.

Obtain any needed prior authorizations for services to be provided according to payer policy.

Communicate with patients, caregivers, and providers regarding the coverage, use, and benefits of DME products, supplies and services.

Resolve customer concerns, questions, and complaints by identifying problems and coordinating appropriate corrective action.

Anticipate patient needs and respond quickly to patient requests.

Input new patient demographics and ordering information into the computer system, creating and assuring accuracy of sale orders and delivery tickets.

Educate patients on insurance plans and provisions, financial responsibility, and collection of patient portion.

Assist patients with product selection, recommending medically appropriate, cost-effective DME to meet the patient's needs.

Provide fitting and patient education on application, use, care and expected outcome for products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.

This patient education will happen in a variety of patient settings including store, facility, or patient home.

Furnish patients with resources, including but not limited to, Customer Handbook, contact numbers, product manuals, reorder information, and educational materials.

Process paperwork –confirm accuracy of delivery tickets and complete the sale orders.

Maintain a working knowledge base regarding billing, documentation, and reimbursement guidelines/issues, including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, other third party, and contracted payers.

Balance the cash drawer and prepares deposits.

Assist in maintaining a clean, stocked, and sanitized store.

Complete tasks with minimum supervision, exercising independent judgment.

May be required to work after store hours in an on-call capacity.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of computer functions and basic Microsoft Office applications.

Detail oriented, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to follow through to the end.

Basic knowledge of the medical field, with prior experience in home medical equipment preferred.

When applicable, the employee must have a current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.