DME Coordinator- CFV Huff Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the efficient and effective coordination of durable medical equipment services within the assigned clinic(s). This role involves overseeing the procurement, distribution, maintenance, and documentation of durable medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitating communication between healthcare providers, patients, and equipment suppliers. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of durable medical equipment Maintain an accurate inventory of all durable medical equipment, including tracking usage and ensuring proper documentation Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for medical equipment documentation Provide education to patients and their families regarding the proper use, maintenance, and safety of durable medical equipment Conduct regular audits of equipment records to identify and rectify discrepancies Assist in the development and management of the budget for durable medical equipment services Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone Collects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policies Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising the quality of patient care Assists clerk/receptionist with ICD and CPT coding, input to computer for billing, insurance, and QA purposes Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Medical assistant certification from an approved program required
1 year of relevant experience in durable medical equipment within the clinic setting required
Ability to maintain patients’ rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being
Basic computer skills
Must be able to see, hear, read
Manual ability to use office and clinical equipment
Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
BLS - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

1 year clinical experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of durable medical equipment
Maintain an accurate inventory of all durable medical equipment, including tracking usage and ensuring proper documentation
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for medical equipment documentation
Provide education to patients and their families regarding the proper use, maintenance, and safety of durable medical equipment
Conduct regular audits of equipment records to identify and rectify discrepancies
Assist in the development and management of the budget for durable medical equipment services
Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone
Collects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy
Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policies
Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising the quality of patient care
Assists clerk/receptionist with ICD and CPT coding, input to computer for billing, insurance, and QA purposes
Other duties as assigned