Hospital Discharge & DME Coordination Specialist

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings is seeking a Liaison in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to coordinate with hospital case managers for O2 portability, nebulizers, and small DME items at discharge. The role involves educating patients on insurance criteria, documenting requirements, and facilitating discharge processes.

The position requires strong communication skills, Medicare knowledge, and the ability to work daily with physicians and hospital staff; candidates should be able to lift up to 100 pounds and handle daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Medicare coverage guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Ability to interact with patients, physicians, and hospital staff daily.

Responsibilities

• Stock vehicle daily with equipment, disposables, and paperwork for the day.
• Make rounds to contact case managers at facilities to inform them of discharge equipment needs.
• Coordinate with centers to schedule home setup of equipment for discharges.
• Explain coverage criteria to case managers and patients as applicable.
• Complete setup paperwork daily for delivered equipment and gather CMNs/notes for billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Medicare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lincare Holdings is seeking a Liaison in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to coordinate with hospital case managers for O2 portability, nebulizers, and small DME items at discharge. The role involves educating patients on insurance criteria, documenting requirements, and facilitating discharge processes.

The position requires strong communication skills, Medicare knowledge, and the ability to work daily with physicians and hospital staff; candidates should be able to lift up to 100 pounds and handle daily