DME Specialist
Position Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused DME Specialist to provide excellent patient care and support in the clinical setting. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Making and applying durable medical equipment (DME) to patients as directed by providers, ensuring proper fit.
- Educating patients and caregivers on equipment use and care instructions.
- Resolving patient concerns related to equipment use.
- Conducting pre-authorizations/pre-certifications, and referrals when applicable.
- Ensuring all documentation guidelines are met as required by each insurance carrier.
- Informing patients of their potential financial responsibility for the equipment.
- Ordering products.
- Maintaining functional inventory.
- Assisting clinical and casting staff with direct and indirect patient care activities.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous DME, medical assisting, or other related healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and collaborate with medical professionals.
- The ability to travel to various ORA clinic locations as scheduled.
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
We are seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused DME Specialist to provide excellent patient care and support in the clinical setting. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Making and applying durable medical equipment (DME) to patients as directed by providers, ensuring proper fit.
- Educating patients and caregivers on equipment use and care instructions.
- Resolving patient concerns related to equipment use.
- Conducting pre-authorizations/pre-certifications, and referrals when applicable.
- Ensuring all documentation guidelines are met as required by each insurance carrier.
- Informing patients of their potential financial responsibility for the equipment.
- Ordering products.
- Maintaining functional inventory.
- Assisting clinical and casting staff with direct and indirect patient care activities.