Medical Assistant DME

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Dental

Vision

Medical

Disability

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers in the United States is seeking a motivated DME Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic team. You will perform fittings for custom knee braces and educate patients to ensure the prescribed outcome, delivering a safe and comfortable experience.

In this in-person role, you will review charts, manage braces inventory, and guide patients through visits while maintaining accurate bracing records.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant certification is required.
• Experience as a medical assistant is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical office systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts to prepare for brace delivery.
• Ensure inventory is counted and recorded daily.
• Route patients through the practice efficiently.
• Measure and fit prescribed braces.
• Perform adjustments or re-fittings as needed.
• Record patient bracing data accurately.

Skills

Medical assistance

Office systems

Time management

Social perceptiveness

Communication skills

Organization

MS Office & patient management

Education

Medical assistant certification

Job description

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers is looking to bring on a motivated medical assistant onto our team!

As a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for performing necessary fittings for custom knee braces. You will educate patients to guarantee that each DME product achieves its prescribed clinical outcome. The target is to ensure our patients are provided with a comfortable and safe experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts to prepare for delivery of braces and set daily goals.
• Ensure inventory is accurately counted and recorded daily.
• Participate in routing patients through the practice.
• Measure and fit prescribed braces.
• Perform adjustments/re-fittings as necessary.
• Ensure patient bracing data is accurately recorded.

Skills

• Medical assistant experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of medical office systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

Requirements

• Medical assistant certification

Benefits

• 401K with match
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical
• Disability
• Bonus eligibility

Medical Specialty

• Orthopedic Medicine

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Setting

• In-person
• Office
• Private practice

Organizational Description

At Arthritis Knee Pain Centers we are committed to providing exceptional, non-surgical, non-opioid, pain- relieving therapy to patients suffering from chronic osteoarthritis of the knee. Every patient is special. Every patient is family. Our care standard celebrates every patient's unique needs with empathy, care, and transparency.

Company Culture

As a team member with Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will receive the support and training you need to be successful in your role. We deliver incredible patient care in which we are known for. You'll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures, standards, operations, exposure to leadership, and participation in developmental events. With 16 medical practices across the US and growing, you will have an opportunity to become a part of the AKPC family, deliver exceptional patient care, and work with a reliable team in a state-of-the-art facility. Arthritis Knee Pain Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, paid time off, 401K with a match, educational programs and so much more! We work individually and as a team to achieve our standard of care: Treat every patient as if he/she is a beloved family member. In every patient engagement, we lead with six guiding principles:

• Dignity
• Compassion
• Responsiveness
• Personalization
• Privacy
• Safety