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Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic - Lagrange, GA
posted 4 days ago
Lagrange, GA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The position aims to assist with the proper maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplies and orders, as well as to support Casting and W/C Pharmacy in patient care activities. The role involves direct patient interaction and requires a combination of technical skills and customer service abilities.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients as necessary from waiting area to cast room and/or DME area for analysis of needs.
- Remove and apply casts, both fiberglass and plaster and other appliances as needed.
- Assist in fracture reductions and minor surgical procedures as well as remove sutures, staples and apply bandages.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Stock and maintain work spaces.
- Assist with supply/DME ordering, inventory activities, receiving etc., and in maintaining appropriate inventory levels at all times.
- Deliver DME products to area hospitals as needed.
- Obtain authorization for custom braces and all DME prescribed for worker's compensation patients.
- Review DME receipts to ensure billing of items on a daily basis.
- Responsible for patient care activities such as determining proper DME sizing and fitting items when needed.
- Work DME hold buckets in workflow dashboard in Athena throughout the day.
- Ensure DME orders and procedure documentation is complete prior to issuing DME.
- Assist in properly and accurately dispensing pre-packed medications to patients as directed by Physician.
- Triage cast patients with problems in absence of physician if necessary.
- Provide backup support in performing Medical Assistant duties when necessary.
Requirements
- Two years prior casting experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to work independently.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
- Knowledge of fracture care coding along with CPT and ICD-10 codes.
- Possess excellent computer skills.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Pharmacy Tech experience
- Prior inventory experience
- Completion of an accredited orthopaedic specialist training program.
- Ortho Tech certification
- Proficient in medical terminology.
