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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

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

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

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• 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

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado?s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a 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.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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