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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

HME Operations Coordinator

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeGreeley, CO, USA$20.41 - $30.61 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge is required.
  • A valid driver’s license is required, and the employee must be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy. In some locations, a CDL with appropriate Hazardous Materials certification may be required.
  • One year of experience in a hospital, home care, HME, transportation, or another healthcare-related setting is required.
  • Excellent face-to-face customer service and the ability to meet the physical demands of the position are required.
  • Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it for the duration of employment.
  • The employee must be able to keep detailed records regarding equipment and medical records, communicate effectively, and prioritize and organize daily work according to patient needs.

Responsibilities

  • Handle incoming and outgoing calls for new orders and service requests, provide verbal and written instructions to internal and external customers, address callers’ needs, return customer calls, and assist walk-in customers with equipment and supply needs.
  • Retrieve documentation from referral customers and create intake records in the HME electronic medical record system. Communicate intake needs and referral status updates to referral customers, contact patients about order status and delivery or setup scheduling, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team to support initiation of care.
  • Work under the supervision of a registered respiratory therapist as applicable, prioritize work to balance patient satisfaction and company resources, and serve internal and external customers including staff, referral sources, vendors, physician and office staff, patients, and family members.
  • Load, deliver, set up, and provide operating instructions, education, and troubleshooting materials for patients or caregivers using home medical equipment and supplies, including respiratory equipment, pediatric oxygen, negative-pressure wound therapy, enteral equipment, and bedroom and bathroom medical equipment, in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements. Assist with replenishing internal and external consignment closets as needed.
  • Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and circuitry used to deliver prescribed respiratory equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures.
  • Complete required documentation for equipment pickups, deliveries, setup, instruction, and education in accordance with company policy and state and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain supply inventories as needed by checking stock, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Perform on-call duties as applicable, including assisting with after-hours referrals, troubleshooting, and delivery and setup.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1999

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