What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/DME Tech position at Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin?
Job Description
Job Description
Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant / DME Tech in Austin, TX. This position will be responsible for covering other clinic locations in Lakeway and Leander as well.
The Medical Assistant / DME Tech is responsible for assisting the DME Coordinator. They will use their casting skills to apply cast / DME following protocols given by the Physician.
Job Relationship
1. Reports to DME Coordinator & Practice Administrator
2. Positions supervised : none
3. Non-Exempt position
Qualifications
1. Preferred completion of accredited training program for medical assisting or a combination of education / work experience in the clinical setting of a medical office.
2. Preferred 3-5 years’ experience in casting and splinting (all extremities)
2. Some experience in bracing (all extremities)
Job Knowledge
1. Knowledge of EHR systems
2. MIPS
3. Medical Terminology
4. OSHA
5. Healthcare compliance
Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to obtain patient vital signs
2. Cast / DME application and removal
3. Exceptional customer service skills
4. Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
5. Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
1. Assists DME Coordinator in coverage for all clinic locations.
2. Completes reviews for scheduled clinics.
3. Apply and remove casts / DME.
4. Educate patients on DME products and cast care.
5. Obtains vital signs and brief history related to office visit.
6. Documents patient medical information in HER.
7. Maintains supplies and performs periodic cleaning as delegated.
8. Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to
patient / physician / pharmacy calls.
9. Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patients’
medical record prior to their appointment.
10. Assists in completion of required medical forms related to patient visit.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Physical Requirements
1. Good visual acuity, hand-finger dexterity, ability to speak and hear.
2. Able to lift and carry in excess of 25 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling
and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement.
3. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp and stand for extended periods of
time.
