Anyone have experience working for a DME supplier?

ErinS, BSN, RN · Sep 26, 2011

Some of my best friends work for my company's DME department. THings they like: it is pretty laid back and they have a lot of flexibility in their hours. They also do not interact directly with the pt's, just over the phone. Things they don't like: the general public does not understand what it means to need an MD order for something. They think if their doc told them this morning they need a CPAP, they should be able to call up and order one. They also dislike having to tell medicaid p's that they don't get any more briefs, or straight caths, or whatever because they reached their monthly limit. I know they sometimes have frustrating talks with nurses. I have even been guilty of this myself. I call up and can describe the dressing I need, but forgot the name. But I think working with clinicians and even pts can be a really rewarding part of the job. One of my friends sets up all the travel O2 accounts, and so she helps people make sure their oxygen needs are met so they can go on vacations. She has known many of her clients for years now.

Amanda.RN · Sep 26, 2011

Thanks so much for your response ErinS! I really appreciate it!

Isabelle49 · Sep 26, 2011

The nurses that I have know that worked for DME's have never turned back. They love it!