Durable Medical Equipment Technician
Advocate Health
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About this job
What You'll Need:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous medical experience in cast and splint application and removal preferred.
What You'll Do:
- Fit and educate patients on orthopedic devices and DME per provider orders, ensuring proper sizing, comfort, and understanding of usage, care, and expected outcomes.
- Apply and remove casts and splints as directed by providers, while maintaining cast room readiness and ensuring adequate inventory of supplies.
- Leverage Epic and third-party DME software (e.g., MotionMD) to manage daily operations, verify benefits, initiate pre-authorizations, and collect patient financial responsibilities.
- Document all services and measurements, including payer-required forms (e.g., ABNs, FRNs), to ensure compliance with billing and insurance regulations.
- Support inventory management and audit activities in collaboration with the DME Coordinator, and promptly report equipment issues or shortages to leadership.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, providers, clinical staff, vendors, and suppliers to ensure seamless and high-quality care delivery. …