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MILE BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER INC DME Technician MAUSTON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: The DME Assistant position is responsible for assisting staff in all aspects of the department, including training patients on safe and proper uses of all durable medical equipment and disposable medical supplies, checking in and putting away supplies, and filling out all paperwork correctly. Position Responsibilities: Handle phone calls and emails, including reaching out or returning calls from clinics, insurance providers, patients, or care managers. Assist with keeping floor full of stocked items, and put away items as they come in. Clean DME items. Provide customer service and training on equipment, including maintenance Explain equipment to patients and measure patient for proper fit (e.g., walker height, crutches, c-pap mask, compression stockings diabetic shoes etc.) Follow up on equipment/supplies furnished to patients in the home to identify patient level of progress/achievement to reach goals. Assist with maintaining files regarding DME patients on types of equipment and repairs furnished, follow up on patient files making sure all prescriptions and supporting documentation has been received back from doctor. Verify whether patient is still using equipment and make arrangements for returning all equipment that patient no longer needs. Document all conversations regarding patient in charts. Perform other duties as requested. Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment. Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment. Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers\' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices. Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations. Explain or demonstrate correct operation or preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 1+ years related work experience preferred. Must maintain a valid, current driver\'s license. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.milebluff.com/careers