Orthopedic/Durable Medical Equipment tech

Job description

Description POSITION OVERVIEW: The Orthopedic/Durable Medical Equipment (DME) tech is a trained member of the physician support team who works with all health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming all responsibilities related to and concerning casting, splinting, minimal wound care and DME. This includes but is not limited to fitting, refitting, custom measurement, education, and patient satisfaction. The Ortho/DME tech provides the appropriate splints, casts or durable medical equipment and supplies for patients, in accordance with their benefits and/or approved exceptions with a focus on improving quality, efficiency and access. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Provides casts/splints and DME as requested by the physician team. - Assists in resolving patient DME problems. - Processes orders for supplies and equipment as medically necessary and prescribed by OCC physicians. - Updates authorizations as needed or requested by physician/physician assistant involved in care of patient. - Track and maintain up-to-date, accurate inventory and reorder documentation on equipment and supplies. - Follow-up as necessary with appropriate clinicians to ensure that supplies, equipment...