DME Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With nine convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."

Our Culture

Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 6 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:

• Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
• Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
• Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

Your Impactful Role

• Escort patients to DME area and prepare for fitting.
• Application/removal of casts, splints, braces.
• Instruct patients on proper utilization of equipment.
• Maintain stock/inventory within DME and medication dispensing areas.
• Provide patients with educational materials regarding equipment and casts.
• Serve as liaison between patient and clinical teams regarding DME items and any medications dispensed in office.
• Monitor inventory and maintain stock at all clinical sites under direction of DME Manager.
• Provide coverage at other PO sites as directed by DME Manager.
• Ensure proper documentation for any items dispensed in office.
• Provide weekend and evening coverage at other clinics as directed by DME Manager.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as requested
• Option for voluntary weekend/evening coverage for athletic events, games, and tournaments.

Competencies

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Communication - Exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from a four-year College or University preferred; minimum of three years’ experience in DME or orthopedic setting.
• Clinic experience preferred.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Preferred
• American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Clinical staff must be on their feet for much of the day and may have to lift patients who have trouble moving, standing, or walking. These duties can be stressful, as can dealing with ill and injured people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.