What are the responsibilities and job description for the DME Technician - Part Time position at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics?
At Elite Sports Medicine Orthopedics, our Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Technicians play an important role on our clinic team, helping patients and athletes receive the support and care they need throughout their recovery.
As a DME Technician, you’ll work closely with our physicians and clinical team while gaining hands-on experience with orthopedic equipment and patient care. Your responsibilities will include fabricating and removing casts and splints, applying orthopedic devices, and removing external orthopedic hardware.
We’re looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented team player who enjoys working with medical equipment, connecting with patients, and learning new skills and techniques. If you’re someone who takes pride in helping others, enjoys a fast-paced clinical environment, and is eager to grow your knowledge of orthopedic care, we’d love to have you join the Elite team!
Elite Sports Medicine Orthopedics offers a competitive compensation package for full-time members including: Three Medical Plans Options (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental and Vision Coverage, Health Savings Account (with HDHP), Employee Assistance Program, Company Provided Basic Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Short-Term Disability, PTO Accrual, Paid Holidays, and 401(k) employer match.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Provide education to patients on the application, use, care and expected outcome for DME products as indication by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations
- Insure that all necessary documentation is obtained as it relates to payer requirements, standard operation procedures and the organization.
- Actively promote and foster good relations interdepartmentally and with suppliers, physicians and clinical/surgery center personnel
- Track, maintain and order for DME, stem cells, custom braces, and medical supplies for all Elite facilities
- Assist DME Coordinator with site profitability
- Comply with all elements of HIPAA, Medicare and other required programs
- DME delivery to Pre-Op, OR or recovery room as needed
- Extensive knowledge of Cold Therapy Units and the ability to provide instruction to patients
- Extensive knowledge of Breg Vision for ordering and receiving of inventory
- Perform monthly inventory of all DME locations
- Reconciling and revising of surgery schedule daily
- Monitor and maintain logs for CTU’s, injections and casting/splinting
- Maintaining of Autoclave and instruments including cleaning monthly
- Storing and assigning of injections, such as HA, PRP, and stem cells
- Facilitate and maintain relationships with vendors
- Strive to help clinic staff as necessary and appropriate in times of need
- Prepare and match all packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices for accounting prior to invoice due date
- Conduct Audits to assist with inventory management and proper billing
- DME Dispensement Audit (Daily)
- HA injection Audit (Daily)
- DME charge Audit (Monthly)
- HA injection log Audit (Monthly/Quarterly)
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred
- Two years related medical experience preferred
- ROT or OTC preferred
- Two years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (preferred)
- Ability to manage patient load and the needs of the facility
- Experience in bracing, fitting, casting and splinting (preferred)
- Comfortable using Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of practice management, word processing software and EMR applications (Greenway preferred)
- Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
- Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties
- Neat, professional appearance
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritize
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.