Durable Medical Equipment Technician/Cast Technician

Elite Sports Medicine•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

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)