Orthopedic Technologist

Orthopedic Technologist – Spire Orthopedic Partners

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Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

The Orthopedic Technologist is knowledgeable about all aspects of the DME supply and distribution process within the office. This includes prescription verification, product selection, sizing, dispensing/education, documentation, billing, and compliance as well as inventory management. The Orthopedic Tech also assists with duties such as applying and removing casts, splints, and braces, under the direction and supervision of the ordering physician.

• Greet patients in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Perform the sizing, fitting, patient education, and distribution of DME items in accordance with physician orders.
• Apply, modify, and remove upper and lower extremity casts.
• Educate the patient on the proper care of casts/splints and proper usage of the DME items.
• Responsible for the completion and communication of patient agreement forms.
• Responsible for the completion, communication, and collection of patient financial obligation.
• Maintain compliant and comprehensive documentation for all DME distributed.
• Responsible for DME inventory management including tracking, ordering, stocking, and organization.
• Communicate suggestions for DME product, operational efficiency, and patient experience improvements to the DME Coordinator.
• Perform functions required for prior authorization, eligibility, and verification of DME products.
• Maintain an understanding and cross‑trained proficiency to assist the general operations of the medical office including rooming, scheduling, checkout procedures and collections.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• At least one year of orthopedic related work.
• Experience in applying, modifying, and removing upper and lower extremity casts.

• Discretion to work with confidential information.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Regulations.
• Pertinent job-related experience and Medical Terminology.
• Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese a plus.
• Successful completion of an Orthopedic Technology or a Medical Assistant program a plus.
• Athletic Training or Kinesiology background a plus.

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic environment.
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).