BRACING AND CLINICAL SUPPORT- FLOAT - NORTH REGION- PART TIME

By becoming a DME coordinator at Beacon Orthopaedics, you will be an essential piece in the care team of our patients. By providing quality care with brace, splint and orthotic fittings, you will help implement a patient focused treatment plan along side physicians and other orthopaedic medical professionals.

Position Summary: Coordinates and advises on all aspects of the DME program, including insurance and billing. Assist patients with device fitting. Acts as a liaison between the staff, physician and DME Manager.

Days are as follows
Tuesdays: Miamisburg
Thursdays: Miamisburg
One possible additional day, no weekends mandatory

Position Responsibilities/Standards:

General

• Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Attend required annual in-service programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.

Core Values

• Communication: Verbal and written communications are effective in soliciting and conveying information. Information is clear, concise and timely.
• Beacon Policies: Consistently adheres to Beacon Policies and Procedures (i.e.: including but not limited to: appropriate cell phone and computer usage, dress code, etc.). Also follows all OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates teamwork within department and with company contacts. Allows for flexibility in how work is accomplished. Treats others with respect and dignity.
• Initiative: Takes initiative in routine situations and proceeds when appropriate. Learns new processes, procedures and technology as needed. Makes appropriate decisions.
• Patient Care/Customer Service: Responds to patients and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner. Anticipates patient needs, patients always come first.
• Dependability: Consistent pattern of good attendance and punctuality. Employee can be relied upon to meet work schedule and complete duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fit patients with prescribed orthosis; including patient evaluation, modification and fitting, training the patient on fit and function, as well as answer any questions.
• Accurately input patient information and ensure correct durable medical equipment is dispensed within the Breg Vision system.
• Obtain all necessary authorizations as required by Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation, or private insurance in order to fit and bill for each orthosis.
• Assist DME manager with daily DME office operations: including (but not limited to) ordering product, maintaining Special Order Binder, stocking and organizing product in the office.
• Review and monitor inventory levels for durable medical equipment items unique to the office at least two- three times weekly and provide order quantities needed to DME office lead. Assist with monthly inventory counts as instructed by DME manager.
• Keep track of surgery schedules for each physician in the practice and make sure that each patient has the required orthosis prior to surgery, or make arrangements for DME to fit post surgically. Also, assure that information for post-surgical application of other devices such as CPM machines are forwarded to the correct individual and confirm receipt.
• Act as the liaison between DME office and physicians on all matters involving communications, paperwork, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings and training.
• Any and all other duties required for DME to be successful with the practice and patients.

Education/Experience Required:

• Degree or Certificate in a Health Related Field or Experience in Orthopaedic/DME Field.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to interface and work well with customers and co-workers with varying personalities and temperaments.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push, and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.

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