Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator Respiratory therapy
Core
Coordinates delivery, authorization, and setup of respiratory durable medical equipment (DME) to support patient discharge, while providing advanced clinical respiratory care and troubleshooting insurance barriers.
Role type
Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Safe patient discharge plans and respiratory care protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy / DME Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
DME equipment setup and troubleshooting, insurance authorization and denial resolution, complex discharge planning, clinical respiratory assessment, patient education, regulatory compliance (NBRC/RRT)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Oxygen systems, BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizers, arterial gas analyzers, hospital information systems
Responsibilities
Arrange timely delivery and setup of respiratory DME for patient discharge; Collaborate with case managers and vendors to streamline complex discharge plans; Verify coverage, obtain authorizations, and resolve insurance denials to prevent delays; Perform diagnostic testing and administer medications per protocol; Educate patients and families on self-care techniques and equipment use.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC