PRN DME Clinical Coordinator/ASC Technician

SELECT ORTHO•City of Pewaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Select OrthoDME Holdings (SOH) is a growing nationwide company that provides management and administration of orthoses and durable medical equipment (DME) to orthopedic practices. Position Summary: A DMEPOS Coordinator/Ambulatory Surgery Center Clinician is a trained member of the physician’s team, who works with all health care professionals in delivering patient care. The DMEPOS Coordinator/Ambulatory Surgery Center Clinician is responsible for anything related to and concerning DMEPOS within a clinic. Including but not limited to fitting, refitting, custom measurement, patient education, prior authorization, collection of deductible/coinsurance, and patient satisfaction. They are also responsible for conducting the post-operative evaluation and assessment of surgery center patients to develop rehabilitation treatment plans and help to ensure the patient is safe to discharge. The Ambulatory Surgery Center Clinician portion of their role will work primarily in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and will consult with surgeons and nursing staff (RNs, CNAs, etc.), to ensure appropriate monitoring and safety measures are defined to the patient and supported in the patient’s documentation. The Ambulatory Surgery Center Clinician provides direct care to surgery center patients within their scope of practice as Licensed Athletic Trainers within the State of Wisconsin. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employee may need to perform any and all other duties assigned by the supervisor. The position description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and Select OrthoDME Holdings may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.

Requirements

Wisconsin Athletic Training Licensure
Athletic Training Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
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/maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees, and the public
Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Insurance Claims, and Insurance Benefits
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

DME or orthoses related medical experience
Acute rehabilitation knowledge and concepts
Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices
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

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 that all necessary documentation and authorization is obtained as it relates to payer requirements.
Track, maintain, and order inventory for one or multiple locations.
Actively promotes and fosters good relations inter-departmentally and with external case managers, payers, suppliers, physician clinical and surgery personnel.
Ensure compliance is maintained by documenting custom measurements, ABNs, MAEs and LMNs, as necessary.
Ability to work with a team of DMEPOS Coordinators, Billing Compliance Officers, and Implementation Managers.
Provide onsite comprehensive and coordinated care for post-operative patients in the surgery center, including instruction and exercise.
Ensure orthopedic devices such as braces, immobilizers, wraps, supports, etc. fit the patient properly.
Evaluate when the patient is safe to leave the surgery center post-surgery.
Transport post-operative patients from surgery center to vehicle to assist and educate them on how to get in and out of vehicle.
Consult with surgeon to determine follow-up plan of care for physical therapy/occupational therapy if the need arises.
Complete evaluation documentation in EPIC.
Coordinate interdisciplinary resources in response to patient’s outpatient physical/occupational. therapy needs/physician order if further recommendations are suggested.
Educate patients on the use of ambulatory devices such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
Educate patients on necessary precautions and instruction of safety for home and community. navigation and instruction of post-operative exercise (i.e., stair ambulation for navigating curbs or in home stairs).
Manage the relationship with the surgeons, nursing staff, and administration by maintaining a positive work atmosphere and effective communication with stakeholders.
Maintain and uphold surgery center continuing education requirements, policies, and procedures.