Job Description
Optim Orthopedics is seeking a full-time Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Technician to be part of our elite medical team!
Optim Orthopedics believes in providing extraordinary healthcare to our community as well as an exceptional working environment for our employees. With locations across coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Optim Orthopedics is a physician owned practice that takes pride in offering services across the continuum of orthopedic care.
Do you enjoy patient care and want to learn a unique, hands-on skill in the orthopedic setting? Optim Orthopedics is seeking a full-time Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Technician to be part of our elite medical team!
As a DME Technician or Medical Equipment Fitter at Optim Orthopedics, you will be an integral and unique part of the medical team and patient experience. The DME Tech will have the opportunity to:
- Develop a working knowledge of orthopedic bracing, ranging from crutches, canes and walkers, to back braces, knee braces, boots, wrist braces and other Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
- Fit patients with a wide variety of devices from conservative bracing to pre and post-operative care devices like bone growth stimulators
- Educate patients on proper application, use and care of all supplies.
- Effectively verify patient benefits and clearly communicate patient responsibility relating to dispensing a DME product
- Develop an understanding of the workflow in the orthopedic clinical setting and further your career in the medical field
Joining the Optim Orthopedics team provides the candidate with the opportunity to grow within the organization while providing competitive benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
- Generous 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and healthcare experience preferred, but not required. Willingness to learn a new skill. Passion for patient care.
Computer Skills: EHR (Athena), Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, Excel