DME Coordinator - JIS BOSM

Orthopedic Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator

OrthoAlliance Central Ohio is a unique partnership of respected orthopedic practiceseach with its own legacy, specialty focus, and commitment to patient care. As part of our team, you'll work alongside leading providers from OrthoNeuro, JIS Orthopedics, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville, and Orthopedic Specialists & Sports Medicine. You'll be part of a collaborative network that combines decades of expertise and innovation, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to exceptional, personalized patient care.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion. Our values aren't empty words they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Coordinates and advises on all aspects of the DME program, including insurance and billing. Assist patients with device fitting. Acts as a liaison between the staff, physician and DME Manager.

• Fit patients with prescribed orthosis; including patient evaluation, modification and fitting, training the patient on fit and function, as well as answer any questions.
• Accurately input patient information and ensure correct durable medical equipment is dispensed within the inventory management system.
• Obtain all necessary authorizations as required by Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation, or private insurance in order to fit and bill for each orthosis.
• Assist DME manager with daily DME office operations: including (but not limited to) ordering product, maintaining Special Order Binder, stocking and organizing product in the office.
• Review and monitor inventory levels for durable medical equipment items unique to the office at least two- three times weekly and provide order quantities needed to DME office lead. Assist with monthly inventory counts as instructed by DME manager.
• Keep track of surgery schedules for each physician in the practice and make sure that each patient has the required orthosis prior to surgery, or make arrangements for DME to fit post surgically. Also, assure that information for post-surgical application of other devices such as CPM machines are forwarded to the correct individual and confirm receipt.
• Act as the liaison between DME office and physicians on all matters involving communications, paperwork, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings and training.
• Speaking with patients regarding financial responsibility.
• Any and all other duties required for DME to be successful with the practice and patients.

USD $21.00/Hr. USD $28.00/Hr.