Medical Equipment and Supply Specialist at SSM Health

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Documentation, Insurance Verification, Data Entry, Order Processing, Patient Communication, Financial Responsibility, Compliance, Documentation Review, Payment Collection, Prior Authorization, Equipment Supply, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Safety Awareness, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health at Home Fond du Lac Camelot Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Acts as a liaison between employees, providers, payers, customers, and other health care providers to obtain necessary documentation and process orders for medical equipment and supplies. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES Obtains and interprets medical documentation, compares documentation with insurance coverage criteria, and creates orders to provide medical equipment and supplies. Verifies patient insurance eligibility/benefits and communicates financial responsibilities to patients, caregivers, and other health care providers. Reviews, obtains, and logs appropriate medical documentation that supports the reimbursement of equipment/supplies. Performs accurate data entry into operating system and processes orders for appropriate equipment/supplies to ensure delivery and correct billing. Communicates with patients, employees, payers, caregivers, and other health care providers on status of orders. Collects payments from patients for coinsurance, copays, and self-pay items. Obtains written orders and prior authorization for appropriate equipment/supplies. Ensures compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and Accreditation Standards. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE Two years' experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 2918000116 DME FDL Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison to obtain necessary documentation and process orders for medical equipment and supplies. Communicates with various stakeholders regarding order status and ensures compliance with relevant standards.