Orthopedic DME Technician & Casting Specialist

Florida Orthopaedic Institute; Clearwater, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular hours

Overtime on Saturdays

Drug free workplace

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to measure, fit and dispense braces and splints and to assist with casting as directed by physicians. You will learn the technical aspects of bracing and casting and serve as a resource to the medical team, while ensuring accurate paperwork and timely billing.

You will maintain clean, stocked work areas, manage inventory, receive orders, and help place patients in rooms to keep the clinic flowing.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred or higher.
• 1–2 years in medical field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, EMR systems.
• Meet internal and external customers in providing excellent service.
• Ability to perform tasks independently with the direction of the DME manager.
• Willingly perform other duties or tasks as assigned and handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Applies and educates patients on durable medical equipment (DME)/bracing to protect or prevent injuries as ordered by the physician.
• Applies and educates patients on bandages, casts, and splints to protect or prevent injuries as ordered by the physician.
• Answers patient calls regarding questions or concerns with casts, splints, or DME.
• Properly documents/dictates in our Athena (EMR) and Empower (Inventory) systems on all cast and dme clinic patients and DME items dispensed.
• Maintains the cast room in a clean and sanitary manner by ensuring all patient treatment surfaces, exam tables, foot stands, etc., are wiped down with antimicrobial solution after each patient.
• Ensures casting and DME supplies are adequately ordered and stocked. Report any overstock, inadequate stock or deadstock items to DME Inventory Coordinator and DME Supervisor.
• Responsible for receiving DME and supply orders, ensuring accuracy of packing slip information and attaching the packing slip to the purchase order.
• Promotes high levels of teamwork and morale within the department.
• Attends regular staff meetings with the DME Manager and Supervisors.
• Promote sense of pride in FOI and positive interpersonal relations among all team members.
• Regular hours M-F (8 hr shifts), option for overtime on Saturdays
• Assure compliance with all company plans, policies and procedures set forth by the Florida Orthopaedic Institute
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Independent task execution

multitasking

Education

BS degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Florida Orthopaedic Institute is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to measure, fit and dispense braces and splints and to assist with casting as directed by physicians. You will learn the technical aspects of bracing and casting and serve as a resource to the medical team, while ensuring accurate paperwork and timely billing.

You will maintain clean, stocked work areas, manage inventory, receive orders, and help place patients in rooms to keep the clinic flowing.