DME Representative / Office Assistant | Hillsdale Medical Supply

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Medical Supply is seeking a full-time DME Representative / Office Assistant to join their team. This role involves a variety of administrative and customer service tasks within a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will be proficient in office equipment and computer applications, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. This position is crucial for coordinating patient care, managing supplies, handling billing inquiries, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution.
Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
Proficient in the use of standard office equipment to include: multi-line telephone, fax machine, photocopier and the like.
Able to operate computer equipment and be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer applications.
Must embrace vision, mission, values and culture of Hillsdale Hospital.
BLS certification required.
A current Michigan driver’s license, availability of a car for business use on a daily basis and proof of auto insurance is required.
The ability to lift or manipulate weights in excess of 50 pounds is inherent within this job.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an office or retail setting preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals such as physicians, patients, family members, insurance carriers, vendors and the general public.
Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives and coordinates staff/patient telephone calls, case contacts and related communications.
Answers incoming calls professionally, courteously and competently.
Attends to walk-in client needs/activity.
Is familiar with Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance’s billing procedures and coverage criteria.
Takes referrals and verifies patient insurance.
Obtains prior authorizations when required; informs patients of copays/deductibles, etc.
Works on mask resupply program daily.
Returns calls in a timely manner.
Mails supplies to patient through the connect system daily.
Verifies the patient received the items.
Works collection monthly, with phone call, sets up payment plans with monthly credit card payments, etc.
Sends all patient balance over 120 days to our collection agency.
Creates orders in the Brightree, follows up with CMN log CMN, authorizations and confirms the order.
Maintains required activity reports.
Performs performance improvement activities as required.
Prepares for surveys and inspections as required by CMS and any other regulatory/ survey/accreditation bodies as required.
Places order for PAP supplies, manages inventory, puts away inventory, enters items in Bright Tree inventory.
Balances the cash drawer, separates taxable and non-taxable items.
Sends balance sheet over to fiscal for approval.
Codes and verifies all invoices.
Sends to fiscal for payment to our vendors.
Scans invoices in to Home Oxygen folder for future reference.
Responsible for tracking of RUL’s, tank refills, concentrator checks, provides technician with a monthly print out of concentrator checks that need to be completed.
Works with others to complete the stop/ hold report to ensure all orders are billing.
Organize yearly inventory with spread sheets and counts.
Add items to Brightree inventory for billing purposes and item count, reordering.
Maintains favorable attendance.
Reports absences in accordance with the Employee Handbook in the manner prescribed by the Department Manager.
Is responsible for day-to-day operations in the absence of the manager.
Maintains professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, and other means to keep abreast of latest trends in the field of home oxygen, DME, reimbursement, warranties, and regulatory agencies.
Completes mandatory education (including Relias) and employee health screening on a timely basis.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.