DME Technologist

General Job Summary:

Contributes in the delivery of excellent orthopaedic care in a patient centered environment while focusing on their individual needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with training new staff including physicians on DME products.
• Assist patients staff and physicians with applying and fitting the DME product according to given instructions
• Responsible for filling out reviewing and distributing paperwork for accuracy.
• Responsible for using the Breg Vision software to meet Medicare Compliance Standards
• Responsible for inventory management. Including ordering stocking and cycling supplies and medications.
• Inspects and maintains autoclaves cast saw vacuums and other equipment.
• Coordinating quarterly inventory counts for each location.
• Responsible for trouble shooting any and all problems that affect DME.
• Responsible for ensuring items received match items ordered and crossreferencing items dispensed with the bill.
• Responsible for the patient education of their DME product.
• Perform clinical duties as necessary.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs as warranted.
• Assists with outside vendor relations.
• Directs External DME orders to the appropriate vendors.
• Demonstrated passion for excellence with respect to treating and caring for customers.
• Understanding of physicians surgical protocols in regards to required Durable Medical Equipment
• Maintain records within the company Electronic Health Record System (EHR).
• Assist patient with direction to resolve billing problems.
• Conducts monthly OSHA rounds at assigned locations.
• Compliance with HIPAA OSHA and safety standards of organization.
• Ensure certification is current and up to date.
• Takes initiative in performing additional tasks that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma.
• Registered/Certified Medical Assistant Registered Orthopaedic Technician or Athletic Training certification required.
• Two to three years of previous clinical experience preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.

Other Requirements: Schedules will change as department needs change including overtime and weekends. Travel as needed.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Companies Mission Vision and Values.
• Knowledge of body mechanics.
• Knowledge of stateoftheart bracing and DME products and procedures.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations set by state federal and local law.
• Knowledge of medical safety practices and ability to evaluate existing safety standards.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and practice management systems.

Skills:

• Skill in applying and modifying braces and DME products to assist the patients needs.
• Skill in exercising high degree of initiative judgment discretion and decision making.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Excellent adaptability skills.
• Must be able to learn quickly and continue professional development.
• Strong communication skills in a professional manner during stressful and sensitive situations with patients of all ages.

Abilities:

• Ability to educate patients family members coworkers and providers on DME product.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and during unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to recognize and correct hazardous conditions.
• Ability to share expertise and knowledge with staff to maintain and improve workflow.

Equipment Operated: Standard medical exam and office equipment.

Work Environment: Medical office and exam/procedure room settings.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking dressing etc. Must be able to remain focused and attentive without distractions (i.e. personal devices).Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.