DME/Cast Technician

b2a07b94-71e2-4f8a-b1a2-98c1f770d983•Columbus, GA

15h

About The Position

The DME/Cast Technician assists with maintaining durable medical equipment (DME) supplies and orders, and supports casting and pharmacy-related patient care activities as needed. The role performs patient care activities for cast and post-operative care, including applying and removing casts and assisting with fracture care and minor procedures. The technician also supports DME authorization, inventory, documentation, dispensing, and delivery workflows.

Requirements

At least one year of orthopaedic healthcare experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR), and proof of insurance for onboarding.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to work independently.
Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
Knowledge of fracture care coding, including CPT and ICD-10 codes.
Excellent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of Orthopaedic Technician experience or two years of casting experience.
Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic specialist training program.

Responsibilities

Escort patients from the waiting area to the cast room or DME area for assessment of their needs.
Apply and remove fiberglass, plaster, and other casts or appliances as needed.
Assist with fracture reductions and minor surgical procedures; remove sutures and staples and apply bandages.
Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Stock and maintain workspaces.
Assist with supply and DME ordering, inventory, receiving, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
Deliver DME products to area hospitals as needed.
Obtain authorization for custom braces and all DME prescribed for workers’ compensation patients.
Review DME receipts daily to ensure items are billed.
Determine proper DME sizing and fit items for patients when needed.
Work DME hold buckets in the Athena workflow dashboard throughout the day.
Ensure DME orders and procedure documentation are complete before issuing DME.
Assist with accurately dispensing pre-packed medications to patients as directed by a physician.
Triage cast patients with problems in the absence of a physician when necessary.
Provide backup support for Medical Assistant duties when necessary, if applicable.