• Fit patients with prescribed orthosis. This includes patient evaluation, modification and fitting, training the patient on fit and function, as well as answer any questions.
• Accurately input patient information into EHR and ensure correct durable medical equipment is dispensed within the Breg Vision system.
• Obtain all necessary authorizations as required by Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation, or private insurance in order to fit and bill for each orthosis.
• Assist Director of DME with daily office operations: including (but not limited to) ordering product, maintaining Special Order Binder, patient messages, stocking and organizing product in the office.
• Review and monitor inventory levels for durable medical equipment items unique to office at least two- three times weekly and provide order quantities needed to DME office lead. Assist with inventory counts as instructed by Director of DME.
• Keep track of surgery schedules for each physician in the practice and make sure that each patient has the required orthosis prior to surgery or make arrangements for DME to be fit post surgically.
• Also, assure that information for post-surgical application of other devices such as CPM machines are forwarded to the correct individuals and confirm receipt.
• Act as the liaison between DME office and physicians on all matters involving communications, paperwork, necessary patient information, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings and training.
• Any and all other duties required for the DME department to be successful with both the practice and patients.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate in an allied health field such as Athletic Training, Exercise Sciences, Biology, Sports Medicine, or Kinesiology. Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Orthotic Fitter, and/or Orthopedic Technologist credentials are a plus.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to interface and work well with patients and co-workers with varying personalities and temperaments.

• Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects.
• Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat and/or kneel.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises properly without limitations.
• Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs.
• Average lift 25-50 lbs.