Orthopedic Technologist

Ortho Rhode Island; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Generous PTO

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking an Orthopedic Technologist for Ortho Rhode Island. The role covers DME distribution, casting, patient education, and collaborative care within a busy orthopedic office.

Responsibilities include inventory control, prior authorizations, and assisting with general office operations. A valid Orthopedic Tech or Medical Assistant program background is preferred, with bilingual skills a bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• At least one year of orthopedic related work.
• Experience in applying, modifying, and removing upper and lower extremity casts.
• Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese a plus.
• Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Size, fit, educate, and distribute DME items per physician orders.
• Apply, modify, and remove upper and lower extremity casts.
• Educate patients on care of casts/splints and DME usage.
• Complete patient agreement forms and communicate financial obligations.
• Maintain compliant documentation for all DME distributed and inventory.
• Assist with scheduling, rooming, check-out procedures and collections.
• Offer suggestions to improve DME product, operations, and patient experience.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Orthopedic Technology program

Medical Assistant program

Athletic Training

Kinesiology

Job description

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, possible evenings and Saturday hoursWho we are:Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.What you’ll do:The Orthopedic Technologist is knowledgeable about all aspects of the DME supply and distribution process within the office. This includes prescription verification, product selection, sizing, dispensing/education, documentation, billing, and compliance as well as inventory management. The Orthopedic Tech also assists with duties such as applying and removing casts, splints, and braces, under the direction and supervision of the ordering physician.Responsibilities/Duties:Greet patients in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.Perform the sizing, fitting, patient education, and distribution of DME items in accordance with physician orders.Apply, modify, and remove upper and lower extremity casts.Educates the patient on the proper care of casts/splints and proper usage of the DME items.Responsible for the completion and communication of patient agreement formsResponsible for the completion, communication, and collection of patient financial obligationMaintain compliant and comprehensive documentation for all DME distributed.Responsible for DME inventory management including tracking, ordering, stocking, and organization.Communicate suggestions for DME product, operational efficiency, and patient experience improvements to the DME CoordinatorPerforms functions required for prior authorization, eligibility, and verification of DME products.Maintain an understanding and cross trained proficiency to assist the general operations of the medical office including rooming, scheduling, check out procedures and collections.Other duties as assigned.Who you are:Qualifications:Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Graduate or equivalentAny combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).At least one year of orthopedic related work.Experience in applying, modifying, and removing upper and lower extremity casts.Preferred Education and ExperienceDiscretion to work with confidential information.Knowledge of HIPAA RegulationsPertinent job-related experience and Medical TerminologyBilingual Spanish or Portuguese a plusSuccessful completion of an Orthopedic Technology or a Medical Assistant program a plusAthletic Training or Kinesiology background a plus.What we offer:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesDynamic environmentAccess to a diverse network of practitionersBroad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experienceCompetitive CompensationGenerous PTOBenefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).