Orthopedic Technologist

ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC • Warwick, RI

13d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technologist supports the office’s durable medical equipment (DME) supply and distribution process, including prescription verification, product selection, sizing, dispensing and patient education, documentation, billing, compliance, and inventory management. Under the direction and supervision of the ordering physician, the role also assists with applying, modifying, and removing casts, splints, and braces. The technologist may cross-train to help with general medical-office operations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• At least one year of orthopedic-related work experience.
• Experience applying, modifying, and removing upper- and lower-extremity casts.

Nice To Haves

• Discretion in working with confidential information.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Pertinent job-related experience and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese.
• Successful completion of an Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program.
• Athletic Training or Kinesiology background.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly, courteously, and professionally.
• Size and fit DME items, educate patients, and distribute products in accordance with physician orders.
• Apply, modify, and remove upper- and lower-extremity casts.
• Educate patients about proper cast and splint care and the proper use of DME items.
• Complete and communicate patient agreement forms.
• Complete and communicate patient financial obligations and collect payments.
• Maintain compliant and comprehensive documentation for all DME distributed.
• Manage DME inventory, including tracking, ordering, stocking, and organization.
• Communicate suggestions for DME products, operational efficiency, and patient-experience improvements to the DME Coordinator.
• Perform functions required for prior authorization, eligibility, and verification of DME products.
• Maintain understanding and cross-trained proficiency to assist with medical-office operations, including rooming, scheduling, checkout procedures, and collections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic environment.
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED