Coordinator, Materials Management Durable Medical Equipment

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Our Values

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Department

• Maintain accurate records of all Durable Medical Equipment that is provided via indigent Care Funds (ICF). (5%)
• Be able to guide providers on qualifying language, that will adjudicate medical necessity to ensure insurance coverage. (15%)
• DME Face-to-Face note: F2F notes are a vital part of the justification process and documentation provided. (5%)
• Conduct follow-up phone calls with DME providers as needed, to confirm referral receipt and obtain disposition. (5%)
• Manage ordering and procuring DME/O2 from vendors while maintaining equipment to ensure consistent on-demand availability for both inpatient and outpatient services (DECC, AUCC, CDU and Emergency Department). (25%)
• work closely with hospital staff to assess the Durable Medical Equipment needs of patients to continue the continuity of care. Collaborates with Social Workers, RN Care Coordinators and other clinical staff in determining medical necessity for requested equipment. (20%)
• Work with DME platform (Parachute Health) to streamline E-prescribed orders reducing paper scripts. (5%)
• Work with DME Company/ Clinical Staff to enhance overall patient clinical outcomes to reduce Hospital Re-admission (5%)
• Ensure that all equipment purchased a/o provided meets regulatory requirements and hospital policies. (5%)
• Knowledgeable with all Medicare regulations and compliant with Medicaid regulations in Colorado (10%)

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• 1-3 years Prefer at least 3 years experience working in a hospital setting, preferably in a role related to Durable Medical Equipment.

• Extensive knowledge of insurance coverage/policies and ICD-10.
• General understanding of Medical Terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Detail oriented, ensure accurate documentation and care is implemented for all patients.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary patient care.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.
• Receive and process incoming DME orders in accordance to patients' insurance while providing patient choice.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.