DME​/Orthopedic Tech South Austin

Position: DME/Orthopedic Tech. - South Austin
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Since opening our doors in 1986, Texas Orthopedics has grown into one of Central Texas’s most trusted names in musculoskeletal care. For nearly four decades, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional orthopedic, rheumatologic, and physical therapy services to our community. With multiple locations throughout the Austin area and a comprehensive team of highly skilled physicians, we continue to expand our reach and elevate patient experience.

Texas Orthopedics is a proud division of Ortho Lone Star , the largest independent orthopedic practice in Texas.

Experience the Texas Orthopedics Work Environment At Texas Orthopedics, we strive to create a workplace where excellence and support go hand in hand. We prioritize a culture that encourages collaboration, professional growth, work–life balance and a team-driven environment. Through ongoing communication, staff feedback initiatives, and continuous process improvements, we work together to ensure our clinics operate with the highest standards of efficiency, innovation, and comfort.

This commitment helps us deliver an exceptional experience not only to our patients, but also to every member of our team.

Reports to:

Clinic Purchasing Manager Department:
Clinic Status:
Full-time (non-exempt)
GENERAL

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, including casting, bracing and performing other duties as assigned. Manage clinic inventory by ordering supplies and overseeing medications/medication samples. Maintain OSHA compliance. Back up staffing for clinic. Document all actions performed with patient care in the EMR system in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist physicians with daily patient care activities including MA and Ortho Tech responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring clinic cleanliness and orderly inventory and storage of all DME and clinical supplies, assist with maintaining proper reorder levels.

Assist Office Manager in the training and performance improvement of clinical staff. Serve as a mentor for clinic staff, and a resource to midlevel and physician providers with respect to EMR system, clinic policies and  available to answer medical questions for clinic and administrative staff. Voice concerns with respect to protocols, workflow or staffing with Office Manager.

Work with physician staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided. Ensure compliance with clinic standards of quality patient care and all clinical protocols.

Special projects as directed by Office Manager or Director of Patient Services.

Manage assigned location inventory.

Super user for Inventory program.

Capturing insurance benefits and authorization requirements for DME.Responsible for maintaining quality standards for DME according to Medicare, Medicaid and any other federal or state agency regulations.

Back up and perform essential functions of MA and Ortho Tech, should there be a vacancy or shortage in any given clinic.

Manage Tech only appointments for assigned location.

Manage medication and medication samples.

Maintain OSHA compliance by routine autoclave cleaning and testing, AED/Emergency equipment checks, stocking Sick/PPE boxes, etc.

Maintains strictest confidentiality.

All other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

Medical Insurance with VIP Health Advocate Service Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental Coverage Vision Coverage7-8 Paid Holidays each year
12 PTO Days to start, with increases based on tenure (up to 22 days)401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution plus Profit Sharing (once eligible)
Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Plans Mileage Reimbursement + Travel Time – (for eligible positions)
Colleague Recognition Program Well-being support:
Employee Assistance Program To learn more, visit:  school diploma or GED.MA or Ortho Tech Certification preferred.

Experience:

Preferred 1 year experience as an Ortho Tech with Texas Orthopedics and/or Ortho Tech Certification.

Preferred experience in supply ordering and OSHA knowledge.

Preferred 3 year history of casting, splinting, and applying…