PRN DME Clinical Coordinator/ASC Technician

About the role

Select OrthoDME Holdings (SOH) is a growing nationwide company that provides management and administration of orthoses and durable medical equipment (DME) to orthopedic practices. The DMEPOS Coordinator/Ambulatory Surgery Center Clinician is a trained member of the physician’s team, responsible for fitting, refitting, custom measurement, patient education, prior authorization, collection of deductible/coinsurance, and patient satisfaction. They also conduct post-operative evaluations and develop rehabilitation treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Fitting, patient education, and collection of patient portion for DMEPOS products
• Obtaining necessary documentation and authorization for payer requirements
• Maintaining and ordering inventory for clinics
• Promoting good relations with external case managers, payers, suppliers, and surgical personnel
• Documenting custom measurements, ABNs, MAEs, and LMNs as needed
• Working with a team of DMEPOS Coordinators, Billing Compliance Officers, and Implementation Managers
• Providing comprehensive and coordinated care for post-operative patients in the surgery center
• Evaluating patients for safety to leave the surgery center post-surgery
• Transporting post-operative patients from surgery center to vehicle
• Consulting with surgeons to determine follow-up care plans
• Coordinating interdisciplinary resources for physical/occupational therapy
• Education on use of ambulatory devices and necessary precautions
• Managing relationships with surgeons, nursing staff, and administration
• Maintaining and upholding surgery center continuing education requirements, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Wisconsin Athletic Training Licensure
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training
• 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 benefits
• 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

Preferred Education and Experience

• DME or orthoses related medical experience
• Acute rehabilitation knowledge and concepts
• Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices and basic medical coding

Competencies

• Communication proficiency
• Ethical conduct
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Thoroughness
• Supervisory responsibility

Physical Demands

• Regular walking to various locations around the clinic
• Using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines
• Frequent lifting or moving items weighing 20 pounds or more, in addition to sometimes lifting items weighing 5 pounds or more overhead
• Frequent use of hands and fingers

Work Environment

This job operates in a healthcare setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the clinic. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing 20 pounds or more, in addition to sometimes lifting items weighing 5 pounds or more overhead. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are based upon clinical needs. Travel minimum is expected for training purposes or satellite clinic needs.

Travel

Minimum travel is expected for training purposes or satellite clinic needs.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at SOH are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.