421000 Clinical Supply Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Operates as a liaison between supply vendors and staff. Responsible for approving orders.
• Adheres to insurance specific allowable when purchasing patient supplies.
• Maintains understanding of best practices for supply and DME ordering based on insurance coverage of patient and applies these principles to supply ordering and approval.
• Monitors shipments and deliveries of supplies and follows up appropriately.
• Teaches and orients new employees in supply ordering processes and practices.
• Fields phone calls and emails from staff regarding supply and DME orders and supports the supply ordering process.
• Facilitates communication between providers and patients and provides appropriate follow up.
• Ensures key performance indicators for supply costs and formulary adherence.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant patient care supplies and DME.

Credentials:

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Medical Assistant

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Relevant healthcare experience in a position responsible for supply ordering and/or insurance authorization Graduate of a NLN accredited licensed practical nursing program or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Relevant healthcare experience in a practice setting that requires supply ordering or supply management or two+ years’ experience in the home health industry.