Clinical DME Technician & Athletic Trainer Support

Proliance Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinic Issaquah, 510 8th Ave NE, Issaquah, Washington, United States of America Position Summary The Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Technician assists with the daily responsibilities of the DME program and with Medical Assistants in patient care. The DME Technician works between multiple locations and transfers between clinics throughout the week. Key Duties and Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the DME Technician include, but are not limited to: Place orders for DME, casting, splinting, and medical supplies Manage inventory, including checking in products, stocking and organizing cast rooms, and stocking clinics Support and manage monthly inventory counts and document incoming/outgoing DME Assist with daily DME reporting and authorization tracking Assist with authorizations of specialty bracing and schedule fittings Work with providers and staff in providing patient education on products and safety in-house Aid Medical Assistants in daily casting and splinting Assist with Medical Assistant tasks including: rooming, patient care, phone calls, faxing, and machine maintenance Contributes to the development and evolution of the expanding DME program Adhere to OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned Education/Experience Current Medical Assistant registration or certification in Washington State required NATA-BOC Certified with current WA State License strongly preferred 1-3 years of experience using DME in a clinical setting strongly preferred Valid driver’s license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work Effective and clear written, verbal and non-verbal communication Pleasant and effective phone communication Prompt electronic and telephone communication skills Able to effectively educate patients, family members and co-workers Responds well to questions and requests from patients, physicians and co-workers Adaptable to changes in work volume Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and during unforeseen circumstances Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence Ability to read and interpret written and oral information Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness Knowledge of state-of-the-art bracing and DME products and procedures Skill in applying and modifying braces and DME products to assist the patients need Knowledge of medical safety practices and ability to evaluate existing safety standards Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the organization Ability to treat others with respect Exhibit the ability to measure functional braces whether it is custom or OTS Exhibit the ability to provide bracing options for the physicians and help guide the patient through the process Exhibit the ability to fit off the shelf bracing Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Proliance Surgeons, Inc.