DME Equipment Technician

Description

OAK Orthopedics, a division of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is currently hiring a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Technician. This position will be based at our busy Bourbonnais office but travel to our Frankfurt location may be occasionally required.

Responsibilities include:

• Fitting and education of orthopedic bracing, ambulatory aids and other durable medical equipment
• Calling patients pre-operatively and arranging DME necessary for their post-op rehabilitation
• Problem solving in regards to type of brace or DME that best suits the patient’s needs
• Contacting insurance carriers and obtaining benefit coverage and authorization per payer requirements
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation in electronic medical record
• Order, receive and stock inventory
• Entering charges and creating claims
• Collect payments for retail and point of sale transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Above average judgment, decision making and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple assignments efficiently
• Must have ability to work quickly, accurately and pay close attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology and orthopedic anatomy and physiology
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must work effectively as a team member
• Displays a professional, outgoing and helpful attitude
• Must have valid IL driver’s license
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Familiar with HIPAA compliance
• Minimum high school diploma/some college preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous healthcare background
• Experience working with EMR is a plus
• Knowledge of medical insurance coverage and authorization helpful

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.