DME Tech

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Tech is to provide DME services to the patients of Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:
High School diploma or equivalent, required. Clinical background or Athletic Training education preferred. Must be versed in anatomy. Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy Techs, Personal Trainers, and all allied health professionals encouraged to apply.

Workplace Experience:
At least one year of experience in a medical setting with some prior Durable Medical Equipment or similar experience is preferred.

Equipment and Skills Training:
This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic devices and bracing related activities. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care professional. Competent in the use of standard medical office equipment and medical supplies including computers with appropriate medical software, facsimile machines, copying machines and telephones.

Physical Environment:
Orthopedic medical practice office.

Physical Effort:
Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; constant/repetitive standing; requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as necessary to perform job functions. Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Fit patients for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as directed by Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
2. Provide patient education regarding use of the appropriate DME.
3. Provide troubleshooting services to patients who have questions regarding their prescribed DME products.
4. Responsible for entering charges for DME that is dispensed into the Electronic Medical Records system.
5. Use of Don Joy's Motion MD system for inventory tracking, and set up Rental agreements and tracking systems.
6. Triage/multitask based on needs and priority of a high volume clinic.
7. Ensure that all necessary documentation and authorization is obtained as it relates to payer requirements.
8. Attend to patients post operatively to dispense post-op required equipment and educating depending on the physicians order and prescription.
9. Observes universal precautions.
10. Communicates effectively with patients/families and the clinical team in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
11. Maintains work area and personal appearance in a way that reflects professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness and safety.
12. Duties also included any other requests from the DME Coordinators, CEO, Clinic Manager or Coordinator, Physicians, Clinical staff and patients that included problem-solving, critical thinking, and ensuring the clients are always satisfied.