DME Specialist (Medical Equipment)

Overview

Summary : Applies clinical knowledge and critical thinking to collaborate with therapists, Medical Group, and patients by managing the procurement of equipment and supplies necessary for therapy and for discharge. Works as the liaison with vendors to ensure effective relationships to direct the procurement process most efficiently and timely with discharge constraints. Meets with patients, patient families, and caregivers to achieve accurate understanding of equipment acquisition and equipment utilization / function in preparation for discharge.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Collaborates with therapists, physicians, patients and others in ordering and procuring equipment. Acts as liaison between therapists and vendors. Educates vendors as to specialized equipment needs of rehab patients, based on clinical awareness of patients\' diagnosis and related needs.
• For patients needing equipment, confirms DME providers, based on insurance plan.
• Stays current with general vendor / insurance coverage trends.
• Applies clinical knowledge, reasoning, and problem solving to ensure optimal patient experience, educate patients to achieve clear understanding of expectations for equipment acquisition and utilization at discharge.
• Assures that the vendor of choice receives appropriate / accurate patient information in a timely manner to facilitate an efficient DME order process.
• Operates as a key contributor with vendors, clinicians, and IP Clinical Rehab Educator for continual re-assessment of workflow and documentation efficiencies to optimize patient experience outcomes.
• Serves as the liaison to our patients and care givers with vendors to achieve a timely delivery or explanation of delay.
• Assures compliance regarding "patient choice" of vendor. Maintains file of patient choice of vendor.
• Works to obtain funding for indigent patients and maintains storage area for donated equipment for indigent patients.
• Facilitates and hosts equipment demos and related in-services with vendors and / or manufacturers\' representatives. Maintains logs of vendors / topics. Maintains logs of staff attendance.
• Requests trial equipment from vendors.
• Negotiates with vendors and suppliers for potential new products.
• Maintains a current selection of catalogues and manufacturers information for therapists.
• Acts as a resource for rehab equipment for therapists and assistants.
• Cleans and maintains equipment according to department infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Remain in a stationary position : Frequently

Traverse or move around work location : Frequently

Use keyboard : Frequently

Operate or use department specific equipment : Occasionally

Ascend / Descend equipment or ladder : None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role : Occasionally

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding : Majority

Transport, position, and / or exert force : Up to 10 pounds frequently; Up to 25 pounds frequently; Up to 50 pounds occasionally

More than 100 pounds : None

Other weight : Up to___ pounds

Other : _____

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com. Mary Free Bed provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities as required by law.

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