DME Technician - Full-Time

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Medical Plans Options (PPO/HDHP)

Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HDHP)

Employee Assistance Program

Company Provided Basic Life, AD&D and

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics is seeking a DME Technician to support patients and clinicians. You will fabricate and remove casts and splints, assist with braces, and manage DME inventory across Elite facilities.

You’ll educate patients on device care and ensure HIPAA compliance in all documentation. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Two years related medical experience preferred.
• Experience in bracing, fitting, casting and splinting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare and payer documentation.
• Comfortable using MS Word, Excel and Outlook; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients on DME usage, care and outcomes.
• Maintain and track DME inventory and ordering for all facilities.
• Deliver DME to Pre-Op, OR or recovery as needed.
• Assist DME Coordinator with site profitability and audits.

Skills

DME knowledge

Cast and splint fabrication

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

EMR navigation

MS Office familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

Greenway EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

At Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, our Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Technicians play an important role on our clinic team, helping patients and athletes receive the support and care they need throughout their recovery.As a DME Technician, you’ll work closely with our physicians and clinical team while gaining hands-on experience with orthopedic equipment and patient care. Your responsibilities will include fabricating and removing casts and splints, applying orthopedic devices, and removing external orthopedic hardware.We’re looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented team player who enjoys working with medical equipment, connecting with patients, and learning new skills and techniques. If you’re someone who takes pride in helping others, enjoys a fast-paced clinical environment, and is eager to grow your knowledge of orthopedic care, we’d love to have you join the Elite team!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.MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTSProvide education to patients on the application, use, care and expected outcome for DME products as indication by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendationsInsure 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 personnelTrack, maintain and order for DME, stem cells, custom braces, and medical supplies for all Elite facilitiesAssist DME Coordinator with site profitabilityComply with all elements of HIPAA, Medicare and other required programsDME delivery to Pre-Op, OR or recovery room as neededExtensive knowledge of Cold Therapy Units and the ability to provide instruction to patientsExtensive knowledge of Breg Vision for ordering and receiving of inventoryPerform monthly inventory of all DME locationsReconciling and revising of surgery schedule dailyMonitor and maintain logs for CTU’s, injections and casting/splintingMaintaining of Autoclave and instruments including cleaning monthlyStoring and assigning of injections, such as HA, PRP, and stem cellsFacilitate and maintain relationships with vendorsStrive to help clinic staff as necessary and appropriate in times of needPrepare and match all packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices for accounting prior to invoice due dateConduct Audits to assist with inventory management and proper billingDME Dispensement Audit (Daily)HA injection Audit (Daily)DME charge Audit (Monthly)HA injection log Audit (Monthly/Quarterly)KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSBachelors Degree or equivalent preferredTwo years related medical experience preferredROT or OTC preferredTwo years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (preferred)Ability to manage patient load and the needs of the facilityExperience in bracing, fitting, casting and splinting (preferred)Comfortable using Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookKnowledge of practice management, word processing software and EMR applications (Greenway preferred)Pleasant speaking voice and demeanorGood communication skills and the ability to perform patient education dutiesNeat, professional appearanceTime management skills and the ability to prioritizeWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.