What are the responsibilities and job description for the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator position at Neurosurgical & Spine Institute?
The Neurosurgical and Spine Institute of Savannah is seeking a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator to join our team! This individual is a trained member of the physicians' team, working with all health care professionals in delivering patient care. The DME Coordinator is responsible for all matters related to and concerning DME within the clinic.
Benefits
Our practice prides itself on offering a competitive package for team members with a focus on wellness, retirement, and performance. Benefits available to our team members include:
- 100% employer paid medical, prescription, and life insurance coverage for team members
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) program paid holidays
- 401(k) Plan with a 50% match on up to 6%
- Periodic performance bonuses including annual profit-sharing bonus that contributes to a team members potential retirement savings
- Education and certification assistance
- No cost for a variety of on-campus services for team members including consults, select labs, and imaging exams
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, and more
DME Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Provides fitting, patient education on application, use, care, and expected outcome for products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations
- Educates patients on insurance plans and provisions, financial responsibility, and collection of patient portion
- Ensures all necessary documentation and authorization is obtained as it relates to payer requirements
- Tracks, maintains, and orders inventory
- Actively promotes and foster excellent relations inter-departmentally and with external case managers, payers, suppliers, physician clinical staff, and surgery
- Carries out other duties as assigned
Skills/Requirements:
- At least two (2) years of DME experience is preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Additional education or certification in healthcare administration is a plus
About Us
Established in 1977, The Neurosurgical & Spine Institute of Savannah is one of the largest private neurosurgical practices on the east coast. With office locations in Savannah, Pooler, Bluffton (SC), Jesup and Statesboro, The Neurological & Spine Institute plays a major role in bringing the latest, technologically advanced, neurosurgical therapies to adults and children across eastern Georgia & South Carolina's Lowcountry.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18