Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator

Posted:
9/27/2024, 2:31:00 AM

Location(s):
Jackson, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

  • Work in a collaborative environment.
  • Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
  • Pet insurance

As Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

  • Respond promptly to email orders within 60 minutes; escalate to the clinical team if additional information is required and follow up with a phone call to ensure patient needs are met.
  • Address STAT or urgent requests during designated shifts.
  • Provide on-call support in a rotational schedule to meet patient needs 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
  • Obtain non-formulary approval from authorized approvers.
  • Coordinate equipment orders and pickups when patients move.
  • Ensure clinical team is informed of out-of-stock items and facilitate equipment swaps for new patient admissions or billing adjustments.
  • Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
  • Other duties as assigned to support the changing needs of the business.

What is Required?

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • 1+ years experience in hospice or home care.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and meet deadlines.
  • Must have dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift at least 25lbs. 

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.  

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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