Orthopedic Technician
About The Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: DME application and removal. Responsible for ordering and restocking DME items as well as clinical supplies. Orders and fits custom orthotics, per provider’s orders. Fit and apply splints and braces (DME) as requested by provider. Measure, order and fit custom osteoarthritis braces. Instruct patients regarding brace care and the use of orthopedic appliances. Clean and stock the cast room and cast cart ordering supplies as needed. Clean and stock the DME room keeping an accurate inventory of all products and appliances – ordering when necessary to keep inventory at constant levels in both offices. Document all activity in patient’s chart and bill accordingly. Order and maintain all over-the-counter supplies. Maintain all crash carts for 2nd and 3rd floor along with the defibulator machine and oxygen. Meet with clinical supply representatives periodically to ensure best vendor pricing. Answer patient calls, emails or messages left by patients regarding care or appliances. DME authorizations. Responsible for scanning and attaching any documents or forms related to DME order. Performs related work as required and other projects and duties as assigned by management Dispensing work comp medications. Maintains strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance Travel to Estero location is required 2-3 times/week
Requirements
- College or comparable work experience
- Medical Terminology
- Basic typing and keyboarding skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Experience with customer service
- Familiarity with computers and other office equipment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities
- Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations
- Knowledge of insurance plans and procedures
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers
- Requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted
- Requires frequent bending, reaching and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting
Responsibilities
- DME application and removal
- Ordering and restocking DME items and clinical supplies
- Ordering and fitting custom orthotics
- Fitting and applying splints and braces (DME)
- Measuring, ordering, and fitting custom osteoarthritis braces
- Instructing patients regarding brace care and the use of orthopedic appliances
- Cleaning and stocking the cast room and cast cart
- Cleaning and stocking the DME room and keeping an accurate inventory
- Documenting all activity in patient’s chart and bill accordingly
- Ordering and maintaining all over-the-counter supplies
- Maintaining all crash carts for 2nd and 3rd floor along with the defibulator machine and oxygen
- Meeting with clinical supply representatives
- Answering patient calls, emails or messages regarding care or appliances
- DME authorizations
- Scanning and attaching any documents or forms related to DME order
- Performing related work as required and other projects and duties as assigned by management
- Dispensing work comp medications
- Maintaining strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance
- Travel to Estero location is required 2-3 times/week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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