DME COORDINATOR

SELECT ORTHO•North Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Ortho is a rapidly growing nationwide company that provides expertise, convenience and reliability in the delivery and fitting of orthoses and durable medical equipment to orthopedic practices and their patients. The DMEPOS Coordinator is a trained member of the physicians' team, working with all health care professionals in delivering patient care. The DMEPOS Coordinator is responsible for all matters related to and concerning DMEPOS within the clinic. Including, but not limited to, fitting, refitting, custom measurement, patient education, prior authorization, collection of co-ins/deductible, and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent (unless located in a state that requires licensing)
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Alpha and numeric data entry skills
The ability to work quickly and accurately, and pay attention to detail
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees and the public.
Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical terminology, Insurance Claims, and Insurance Benefits.
DME or orthoses related medical experience
Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices
Basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices
Biomechanics
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication and patient care
Judgment, decision making, and time management skills
Ability to organize multiple projects and assignments at once

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant
Athletic Trainer
Certified Orthotic Fitter
Certified Orthotist

Responsibilities

Provide fitting, patient education on application, use, care, and expected outcome for products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
Educate patients on insurance plans and provisions, financial responsibility, and collection of patient portion.
Ensure all necessary documentation and authorization is obtained as it relates to payer requirements.
Track, maintain, and order inventory for one or multiple locations.
Actively promote and foster excellent relations inter-departmentally and with external case managers, payers, suppliers, physician clinical staff and surgery personnel.
Ensure compliance is maintained by documenting custom measurements, ABN's, MAE's and LMN's as needed.
Ability to work with a team of DMEPOS Coordinators and Billing Specialists.
Other duties, as assigned