Medical Equipment and Supply Specialist

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-SSM Health at Home Madison Hammersley

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

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee