DME Patient Care Rep

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

20h • $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for appropriately receiving and coordinating DME referrals from physicians, hospitals, facilities and other community referral sources. This position is responsible for obtaining all required documentation for medical insurance coverage. This position requires significant specialized knowledge, judgment, and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care that includes knowledge and integration of relevant regulatory and accreditation standards, resources, and data. This position provides family-centered referral services as part of the DME team. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years experience DME company or Associate's Degree No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training

Responsibilities

• Ensures the overall coordination of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and supply services are delivered according to acceptable standards of practice, hospital and Home Care policies and procedures.
• Maintains existing patients? DME orders and authorizations.
• Demonstrates proficient use of communication skills and maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
• Scheduling and coordinating new referrals

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED