DME Coordinator - Orthopedics

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 Job Description

Job Title:                    DME Coordinator

Job Summary:           Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the department. Bracing and casting skills applied! Minimum 1 year of experience desired.

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best.  From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

  • Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
  • Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
  • Offers Medical Benefits including:
    • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
    • Discounts at our medical facilities
    • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
  • Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
  • Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
  • Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
  • Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
  • Values and appreciates its employees
  • Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

  • Casting
  • Splinting (Ortho glass and plaster)
  • Durable Medical Equipment Fitting & Distribution
  • Administrative tasks relating to durable medical equipment, casting, and splinting
  • Posting charges for all DME distributed within assigned location
  • Precepting new hires and overseeing competency check offs for future DME Coordinators
  • Manages inventory of durable medical equipment for the Orthopedic Clinic and completes ordering within assigned reordering parameters

**The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned**

Technical Capabilities:

Training & Development: Able to complete a performance qualification standard demonstrating proficiency and knowledge in the areas casting, splinting, and durable medical equipment within 90 days of hire date.

Orthopedics: Demonstrates mastery of Orthopedics in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Cast Application & Removal: Demonstrates mastery of cast application and removal in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Administration: Ability to familiarize with applications used in clinic, familiarize with the nuances of medical insurances utilized for the distribution of DME, and learn how to post charges for billing.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Maintains an organized and clean work area
  • Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

 Physical and Mental Demands:

  • Physical requirements
    • Able to stand or walk for long periods
    • Use of proper body mechanics
  • Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
  • High level verbal and written communication skills
  • Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

  • High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

 Job Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Strong team player
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Registered Orthopedic Technologist Preferred (Not required but willing to complete within 1 year of hire date.)

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights