DME/Orthopedic Technician

University Orthopedics; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics in North Easton, MA seeks a Full-Time DME Fitter/Orthopedic Technician Float to assist physicians with casting, bracing and traction applications. You will fit, refit and adjust durable medical equipment and coordinate with patients and care teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year orthopedic medical experience, familiarity with insurance concepts, and strong attention to detail. MA PTA/OTA/ATC license is preferred but not required; travel to all sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year orthopedic medical experience or DME experience is required.
• MA license in PTA/OTA/ATC preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and flow during office hours.
• Properly fit and apply pre-operative braces, crutches, casts and splints.
• Educate patients on insurance plans and financial responsibilities.
• Document details in medical records for DME billing submission.
• Maintain stocked, clean cast and exam rooms; assist with supplies.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

DME knowledge

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

MA PTA/OTA/ATC license

Tools

Word processing (MS Word)

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

EHR systems

Job description

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Full Time North Easton, MA, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Job Title: DME Fitter/Orthopedic Technician Float

Reports to: DME and Ortho Tech Manager

This is a Full-Time position, under general supervision, assists physicians with care and treatment of orthopedic patients, including, but not limited to, casting, bracing, and application of traction. DME fitting includes and is not limited to fitting, refitting, custom measurement, education, billing, collection of co-ins/Deductible and patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will order and follow up on DME orders. The candidate will communicate with the patient care staff, patients and families regarding durable medical equipment issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient care and flow during office hours; properly fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods; prepares and applies casts and orthopedic durable medical equipment; changes dressings; removes sutures, casts and splints.
• Educate patients on insurance plans and provisions, financial responsibility and collection of patient portion.
• Responsible for recording the details in the patient’s medical record as well as completing all the necessary documentation in order for the billing department to submit the DME claim to the patient’s insurance carrier.
• Assists physicians as needed with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, fracture reductions, etc; instructs patients in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic durable medical equipment.
• Maintains clean and well-stocked cast and exam rooms; assist with ordering supplies and equipment as needed for the exam rooms.
• Remains current with orthopedic trends, care and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by manager to meet the DME and Ortho Tech goals.
• Hours subject to patient volume and physician/provider schedule needs.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel to all sites.
• MA license as a PTA, OTA, ATC preferred, but not required.
• 1 year of orthopedic medical experience and/or DME experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of health care and medical procedures, including terminology.
• Strong communications skills.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to use protective equipment and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to exert average physical effort.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, as well as push, pull, squat, twist, turn, lift, bend, stoop and reach overhead.