Intake, Documentation, & Insurance Verification SpecialistÂ
Department: OperationsÂ
Reports To: Owner / Operations ManagerÂ
Position SummaryÂ
The Intake, Documentation & Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for ensuring all patient orders are complete, compliant, and financially clear prior to fulfillment. This role owns the front-end accuracy of the patient lifecycle-intake, documentation, insurance verification, and resupply readiness-ensuring clean handoffs to billing and long-term patient success. This position is for a seasoned DME professional who understands payer rules, CMS documentation standards, and how strong intake directly impacts billing, compliance, and patient satisfaction.Â
Patient Intake & Referral ManagementÂ
Receive, review, and process incoming referrals from physicians and healthcare partners Validate referrals for completeness, medical necessity, and payer requirementsÂ
Obtain and verify patient demographics, diagnoses, and insurance informationÂ
Communicate with referral sources to resolve missing or incorrect documentationÂ
Documentation & ComplianceÂ
Collect, review, and maintain physician orders, CMNs/LMNs, and supporting medical records Ensure documentation meets CMS, Medicare, and payer-specific standards prior to fulfillment Maintain organized, audit-ready patient records within NikoHealthÂ
Follow SOPs and documentation checklists to prevent downstream billing issuesÂ
Proactively identify and resolve documentation gaps before escalationÂ
Insurance Verification & Patient Financial ResponsibilityÂ
Verify Medicare and secondary insurance eligibility and benefitsÂ
Confirm coverage criteria, frequency limitations, and authorization requirementsÂ
Accurately determine patient out-of-pocket responsibility, including deductibles and coinsurance Clearly and professionally explain coverage details and financial responsibility to patients Document insurance verification and patient cost discussions in the systemÂ
Resupply Coordination SupportÂ
Track resupply eligibility based on payer guidelinesÂ
Ensure updated documentation and continued medical necessity are on file for resupply Coordinate with billing and RCM teams to support clean resupply claimsÂ
Maintain accurate resupply notes, follow-ups, and task trackingÂ
Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
Work closely with billing, RCM, and resupply teams to ensure end-to-end workflow accuracy Provide cross-coverage support during high-volume periodsÂ
Act as a team player who understands how intake, verification, resupply, and billing impact one anotherÂ
30-60-90 Day Success Plan
First 30 Days: Systems & AccuracyÂ
Learn Ease DME payer mix and end-to-end revenue workflowsÂ
Understand Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage vs. Commercial payer rulesÂ
Submit and track claims under supervision to understand downstream impacts Review common denial and adjustment reasons tied to intake and documentation gaps Achieve 90% claim accuracy on supported workflowsÂ
Days 31-60: Ownership & ControlÂ
Independently manage assigned intake, documentation, and verification workflows Support denial prevention by ensuring clean, compliant front-end documentation Coordinate closely with billing on root causes tied to documentation or eligibility Maintain accurate tracking and timely follow-up on outstanding itemsÂ
Contribute to a 20% reduction in preventable denials through improved intake qualityÂ
Days 61-90: Optimization & ScaleÂ
Fully own front-end revenue readiness for assigned payorsÂ
Identify payer behavior trends that impact documentation, eligibility, or coverage Improve clean-claim and first-pass payment performance through intake accuracy Support appeals and recoupment defense with audit-ready documentationÂ
Maintain 95%+ clean-claim submission rate through strong intake controlsÂ
What Success Looks LikeÂ
High first-pass documentation approval ratesÂ
Clear communication in addendum requests and shipment delaysÂ
Clean, audit-ready patient filesÂ
Consistent compliance with Medicare and payer guidelinesÂ
Requirements
Required Skills & QualificationsÂ
2-5 years of DME intake, documentation, or insurance verification experienceÂ
Strong knowledge of Medicare, CMS documentation standards, and payer guidelines
Experience with NikoHealth or similar DME management systemsÂ
Ability to confidently explain insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs to patients
Highly detail-oriented and process-drivenÂ
Strong communication and organizational skillsÂ
HIPAA-compliant and professionalism-focusedÂ
Preferred ExperienceÂ
Experience with urological supplies and/or CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring)
Prior exposure to documentation reviews, audits, or payer requestsÂ
Benefits
Why Join UsÂ
Make an immediate and meaningful impact by helping ensure patients receive timely, compliant access to essential medical supplies
Play a direct role in supporting not only the company's success, but the health and well-being of the community we serveÂ
Join a growing organization with clear opportunities for professional growth as the company continues to scale
Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where your expertise and contributions are genuinely valuedÂ
Work closely with leadership in an organization that prioritizes compliance, quality, and employee support