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Williamson Health · 2 months ago

DME Technician PRN - Mon-Sat Days

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, committed to providing exceptional healthcare services. The Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Technician will provide DME services to patients at the Bone and Joint Institute, ensuring proper fitting, education, and troubleshooting of equipment as directed by healthcare professionals.

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Responsibilities

Fit patients for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as directed by Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner

Provide patient education regarding use of the appropriate DME

Provide troubleshooting services to patients who have questions regarding their prescribed DME products

Responsible for entering charges for DME that is dispensed into the Electronic Medical Records system

Use of Don Joy's Motion MD system for inventory tracking, and set up Rental agreements and tracking systems

Triage/multitask based on needs and priority of a high volume clinic

Ensure that all necessary documentation and authorization is obtained as it relates to payer requirements

Attend to patients post operatively to dispense post-op required equipment and educating depending on the physicians order and prescription

Observes universal precautions

Communicates effectively with patients/families and the clinical team in a manner that promotes positive working relationships

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

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

Qualification

Durable Medical EquipmentOrthopedic devices knowledgeClinical experienceMedical software proficiencyPatient educationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent, required

Must be versed in anatomy

Competent in the use of standard medical office equipment and medical supplies including computers with appropriate medical software, facsimile machines, copying machines and telephones

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