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GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The position is responsible for the development and continuous growth of the DME
program.
Job Title: DME Program Coordinator
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA: Exempt
FULL TIME NON – EXEMPT
JOB Description PDF
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Inventory Management
- Education of Physician, PA, DME, Clinical, Billing, and Precert Staff/Departments on products, compliance, and process changes
- Process development
- Compliance with insurance regulations including but not limited to chart audits
- Liaison between providers and other departments and the services offered
- Financial Analysis of the Program including but not limited to evaluation of denials, review of A/R, increasing
revenue while decreasing the cost
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience; must have a valid driver’s license
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment products commonly utilized in an Orthopedic Practice
- Insurance Guidelines
- Coding and Billing regulations and requirements
SKILLS:
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Skill in gathering/analyzing objective and subjective data
ABILITIES:
- Ability to compile and analyze statistics to be used for management decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment. Position involves frequent contact with staff. This position does require
some travel.
PHYSICIAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Work requires hand dexterity, stooping, bending, mobility to complete errands and sitting. Employee must possess
visual and auditory acuity in order to communicate with physicians, co-workers, patients and other customer groups.
There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. Employee must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.