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Coordinator-durable Med Equip-orthopedics-Lakeside
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Omaha, NE Omaha, Nebraska |
About this job
Job Summary:
The Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator (DMEC) is a trained member of the multi-disciplinary clinical team specializing in orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, who works with all health care professionals within a clinic in delivering patient care and is responsible for related athletic training services such as to fitting, refitting, custom measurement, education, billing, collection of co-ins/deductible, and patient satisfaction. Ensures reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties:
* Assist with intake of patients including medical history, physical exam, preparations of imaging and any other intake documentation and requirements relating to office visit. Contact insurance carriers to verify DME benefits and insure that all necessary documentation and authorization is obtained as it relates to payer requirements.
* Collaborate and interact with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other applicable providers to evaluate the patient's physical condition and advise a treatment plan and return to play/work considerations for athletes/and non-athletes. Actively promote and foster good relations inter-departmentally and with external case managers, payers, suppliers, physician clinical and surgery personnel.
* Utilizes appropriate clinical techniques and protective equipment fitting to effectively assess and treat patients, including fitting braces of durable medical goods. Provide fitting, patient education on application, use, care, and expected outcome for products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
* Provide discharge instructions and participation status, instructions for home exercise programs, schedules follow-up visits and makes referrals to other healthcare providers as prescribed by the treating physician's assistant. Educate patients on insurance plans and provisions, financial responsibility, and collection of patient portion.
* Follow-up with patients and ensures ongoing communication with patients, school personnel, applicable allied healthcare professionals, parent/guardians, etc. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local high schools, colleges, and various athletic organizations. Cultivates contacts with referring area athletic trainers, coaches and other referral sources.
* Responsible for ordering all DME equipment, track, maintain, and inventory for the location.
* Maintains clinical competence by attending training and continuing education classes each year.
* Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or similar degree is required.
* Athletic training license from Board of Certification Athletic Training Certification (BOC) is preferred.
* Orthopedic Technologist certification is preferred.
* 3 -- 5 years of experience with team sports and athletic training is required.
* DME or Orthoses related medical equipment, supplies and experience is required.
* Insurance verification experience, specifically Durable Medical Equipment verification experience is required.
* Knowledge of insurance payor reimbursement methodology is required.
* Knowledge of ICD9 and HCPC codes and medical terminology is required.
The Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator (DMEC) is a trained member of the multi-disciplinary clinical team specializing in orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, who works with all health care professionals within a clinic in delivering patient care and is responsible for related athletic training services such as to fitting, refitting, custom measurement, education, billing, collection of co-ins/deductible, and patient satisfaction. Ensures reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties:
* Assist with intake of patients including medical history, physical exam, preparations of imaging and any other intake documentation and requirements relating to office visit. Contact insurance carriers to verify DME benefits and insure that all necessary documentation and authorization is obtained as it relates to payer requirements.
* Collaborate and interact with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other applicable providers to evaluate the patient's physical condition and advise a treatment plan and return to play/work considerations for athletes/and non-athletes. Actively promote and foster good relations inter-departmentally and with external case managers, payers, suppliers, physician clinical and surgery personnel.
* Utilizes appropriate clinical techniques and protective equipment fitting to effectively assess and treat patients, including fitting braces of durable medical goods. Provide fitting, patient education on application, use, care, and expected outcome for products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
* Provide discharge instructions and participation status, instructions for home exercise programs, schedules follow-up visits and makes referrals to other healthcare providers as prescribed by the treating physician's assistant. Educate patients on insurance plans and provisions, financial responsibility, and collection of patient portion.
* Follow-up with patients and ensures ongoing communication with patients, school personnel, applicable allied healthcare professionals, parent/guardians, etc. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local high schools, colleges, and various athletic organizations. Cultivates contacts with referring area athletic trainers, coaches and other referral sources.
* Responsible for ordering all DME equipment, track, maintain, and inventory for the location.
* Maintains clinical competence by attending training and continuing education classes each year.
* Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or similar degree is required.
* Athletic training license from Board of Certification Athletic Training Certification (BOC) is preferred.
* Orthopedic Technologist certification is preferred.
* 3 -- 5 years of experience with team sports and athletic training is required.
* DME or Orthoses related medical equipment, supplies and experience is required.
* Insurance verification experience, specifically Durable Medical Equipment verification experience is required.
* Knowledge of insurance payor reimbursement methodology is required.
* Knowledge of ICD9 and HCPC codes and medical terminology is required.
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