DME Coordinator - Orthopedics

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Ridgeland, MS

19h

About The Position

To support the Orthopaedic clinic Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program by fitting patients with braces, managing the clinic DME inventory, monitoring internal DME billing processes, and ensuring staff and physicians are educated on requirements for appropriate DME utilization and billing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to learn new procedures and train others on them
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with both clinical/non-clinical employees and patients
• Time management and organization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Ability to learn computer systems and applications
• Ability to prioritize activities
• Knowledge of insurance processes related to supplying orthopaedic braces.

Nice To Haves

• Training or experience in rehabilitation, athletic training, or physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fitting braces to patients and providing necessary patient education related to braces
• Stocking and managing DME inventory, to include ordering, receiving, and maintaining appropriate PAR levels
• Communicating information related to new products with clinical staff and physicians
• Ensuring documentation related to DME is appropriate and accurate
• Educating clinical staff on proper fitting techniques
• Tracking payments related to DME claims to ensure billing has been completed appropriately
• Communicate new DME opportunities with management
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED