PRAC Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator

SCA Health•New Albany, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator oversees daily operations of the DME program at assigned outpatient orthopedic clinic site(s). The role includes tracking and analyzing inventory, fitting patients with DME, educating patients, managing documentation, and handling DME billing. The coordinator provides superior customer service and onsite management of orthopedic DME supplies. The coordinator manages ordering, documentation, and data entry for DME and related supplies under the supervision of physicians and practice administrators. The role also involves handling pre-certification and pre-authorization requests, organizing paperwork for insurance billing, and educating clinic staff and providers about DME policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
One to three years of experience in a fast-paced outpatient clinic setting.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

DME experience preferred.
One to three years of experience in prior authorizations, particularly in DME or rehabilitation, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite management of the outpatient orthopedic clinic’s Durable Medical Equipment program.
Manage ordering, documentation, and data entry of durable medical equipment and related supplies under the supervision of physicians and practice administrators.
Establish and monitor inventory of orthopedic DME.
Conduct onsite patient fitting and patient education for DME.
Manage DME pre-certification and pre-authorization requests.
Track and organize paperwork needed to facilitate insurance billing of DME.
Educate clinic staff members and providers on proper DME policies and procedures.
Provide superior customer service and onsite management of orthopedic DME supplies.