Orthopedic Coordinator – DME (ATC, Medical Assistant, PTA, or Related Clinical Experience) $1k Sign-On Bonus

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Munster, IN

2d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Coordinator to work in their outpatient clinic in Munster, Indiana. This role is crucial for measuring, fitting, adjusting, educating, and maintaining inventory of braces and devices for both surgical and non-surgical patients. The DME Coordinator serves as a primary contact for patients, internal staff, physician offices, and vendors, ensuring smooth operations and excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in health-related field; Athletic Trainer preferred.
• Certified Athletic Trainer preferred but not required.
• Orthotic Fitter Certification preferred but not required.
• New Athletic Trainer graduates are welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Athletic Trainer preferred.
• Certified Athletic Trainer preferred but not required.
• Orthotic Fitter Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and fit off-the-shelf orthopaedic bracing and other orthopaedic devices.
• Instruct patients regarding use of orthopaedic bracing products and other orthopaedic devices.
• Ordering of products and maintaining inventory of DME Store.
• Check patient benefits and perform pre-certification for certain orthopaedic products.
• Recommend orthopaedic bracing and products to patients on a walk-in basis.
• Communicate patient questions or concerns regarding orthopaedic products with physician and staff.
• Communicate with product representatives and vendors regarding product complications or issues.
• Maintains licensure and certification requirements to comply with the State of Illinois, BOC, and NATA Code of Ethics.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus
• Quarterly Bonus Incentives
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary AD&D insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level