DME Coordinator and experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in orthopedic procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
DME COORDINATOR
Comprehensive Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Care LLC
01.2018 - Current
Manage day to day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
Brace, splint, or cast patients as ordered by physicians
Create and maintain accurate records of department activities including budgets, personal documents and project timelines
Monitored inventory levels and ordering of supplies as needed for our four office practice.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Consulted with managers to resolve problem's relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules
Train employee's on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Developed training materials for new staff, enhancing onboarding processes and knowledge retention.
DME Technician / Certified Medical Assistant
CT Orthopedic Specialists
06.1995 - 11.2017
Assisted orthopedic surgeons with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols.
Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing medical supplies efficiently.
Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions, enhancing compliance and recovery outcomes.
Coordinated scheduling of appointments and follow-up visits, optimizing clinic flow and patient satisfaction.
Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates for improved patient care continuity.
Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices, promoting a cohesive work environment.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols while performing wound care tasks or preparing instruments for sterilization, safeguarding the health of both patients and staff members.
Facilitated clear communication between physicians and patients, explaining complex medical terminology in easily understandable terms.
Educated patients on postoperative care instructions, resulting in fewer complications and faster recoveries following surgical procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Branford Hall Career Insititute
Branford
06-1995
Occupational Therapy
US ARMY ROT Medical Health And Sciences
San Antonio, TX
01-1993
Skills
Employee Training
Inventory Management
Patient care
Medical documentation
Clinical assessment
Preoperative preparation
Medical equipment operation
Orthopedic casting
Orthopedic bracing
Postoperative care
Timeline
DME COORDINATOR
Comprehensive Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Care LLC