Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator
Company: MASC Medical
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Coordinator Los Angeles Area (remote) Position Summary The Durable
Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator is a seasoned healthcare
operations professional responsible for overseeing all aspects of
medical equipment coordination for patients under care. This role
requires a high degree of autonomy, precision, and fluency in
digital systems, serving as the key connection between providers,
vendors, and patients to ensure timely and compliant delivery of
durable medical equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on
DME authorization and coordination experience and must be
comfortable navigating multiple electronic platforms in a remote
environment. This is not an entry-level position—strong operational
discipline, proactive communication, and mastery of technology are
essential. Compensation and Benefits • Compensation: $25 – $35 per
hour • Benefits: - 3 weeks paid time off (2 weeks PTO 6–7 federal
holidays) - 401(k) retirement plan - Medical, Dental, and Vision
insurance Responsibilities Order and Workflow Management • Manage a
high-volume DME order queue, verifying medical necessity,
prescriptions, and payor requirements before submission. • Ensure
all documentation meets Medicare, Medi-Cal, and managed care
standards prior to authorization. • Track and follow through on
every order from initiation to delivery with zero dropped requests.
Vendor and Payor Coordination • Serve as the primary liaison
between the medical group and contracted DME vendors. •
Troubleshoot vendor delays, incomplete authorizations, or
documentation gaps quickly and professionally. • Maintain detailed
logs for turnaround times, vendor performance, and exceptions.
Patient and Provider Communication • Communicate clearly and
empathetically with patients and families about order status,
expected delivery, and follow-up procedures. • Coordinate with
providers and case managers to address urgent needs and prevent
care disruptions. • Participate in care coordination meetings or
virtual huddles when equipment issues impact patient discharge or
safety. Compliance and Documentation • Accurately document every
transaction in the electronic health record (EHR) and care
management platform. • Safeguard all PHI in compliance with HIPAA,
CMIA, and organizational data-handling protocols. • Maintain
audit-ready records and contribute to compliance reviews as needed.
Technical and Remote Work Execution • Operate confidently across
multiple systems, including EHR, payor portals, vendor dashboards,
and communication tools (Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, etc.). •
Maintain a secure, distraction-free home workspace and reliable
high-speed internet connection. • Follow all internal IT and
security protocols for remote access and data handling.
Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of experience in a DME support or
coordination role (preferred). • Bilingual (strongly preferred). •
Bachelor’s degree (added plus). MASC104
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