Durable Medical Equipment Technician/Cast Technician

At Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, our Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME) plays an important role as part of our Clinic Team working with patients and athletes. The DME Technician will perform a variety of tasks including the fabrication and removal of casts and splints, application of orthopedic devices and removal of external orthopedic hardware. Elite is looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented individual that likes working with medical equipment and is open to learning new techniques.

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

• 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)
  
  
• Extensive knowledge of Breg Vision for ordering and receiving of inventory
• DME delivery to Pre-Op, OR or recovery room as needed
• Actively promote and foster good relations interdepartmentally and with suppliers, physicians and clinical/surgery center personnel
• DME Dispensement Audit (Daily)
• Extensive knowledge of Cold Therapy Units and the ability to provide instruction to patients
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with vendors
• Track, maintain and order for DME, stem cells, custom braces, and medical supplies for all Elite facilities
• DME charge Audit (Monthly)
• HA injection Audit (Daily)
• Storing and assigning of injections, such as HA, PRP, and stem cells
• Comply with all elements of HIPAA, Medicare and other required programs
• Reconciling and revising of surgery schedule daily
• Maintaining of Autoclave and instruments including cleaning monthly
• Monitor and maintain logs for CTU’s, injections and casting/splinting
• 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
• Insure that all necessary documentation is obtained as it relates to payer requirements, standard operation procedures and the organization.
• HA injection log Audit (Monthly/Quarterly)
• Assist DME Coordinator with site profitability
• Perform monthly inventory of all DME locations
• Provide education to patients on the application, use, care and expected outcome for DME products as indication by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred
• Two years related medical experience preferred
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
• Experience in bracing, fitting, casting and splinting (preferred)
• Neat, professional appearance
• Comfortable using Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of practice management, word processing software and EMR applications (Greenway preferred)
• ROT or OTC preferred
• Ability to manage patient load and the needs of the facility
• Two years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (preferred)
• 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.