Orthopedic DME Technician: Casts, Braces & Patient Care

Florida-Orthopaedic-Institute; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multidisciplinary team

Job security & work-life balance

Dynamic therapy team

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to measure, fit, and dispense braces and casts while supporting the medical team.

You will maintain clean work areas, manage inventory, document in Athena EMR and Empower, and assist staff to ensure smooth clinic flow and excellent patient service.

Join a dedicated team at FOI, with a focus on world-class orthopedic care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred or higher.
• Minimum 1–2 years in medical field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, EMR systems.
• Meet the expectations of internal and external customers with excellent service.
• Ability to perform tasks independently with the DME manager.

Responsibilities

• Applies and educates patients on 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.
• Documents in Athena (EMR) and Empower (Inventory) systems on all cast and DME items dispensed.
• Maintains the cast room in a clean and sanitary manner and ensures surfaces are wiped down after each patient.
• Ensures casting and DME supplies are adequately ordered and stocked; reports stock issues to DME Inventory Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

EMR systems

Education

BS Degree or higher

Tools

Athena EMR

Empower Inventory

Job description

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to measure, fit, and dispense braces and casts while supporting the medical team.

You will maintain clean work areas, manage inventory, document in Athena EMR and Empower, and assist staff to ensure smooth clinic flow and excellent patient service.

Join a dedicated team at FOI, with a focus on world-class orthopedic care and patient satisfaction.