DME/Cast Technician - Full Time

Hughston Clinic • Columbus, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the proper maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplies and orders, and provides support in casting and Wound Care Pharmacy as necessary with patient care activities. The role involves performing all patient care activities for cast and post-operative care.

Requirements

• One (1) year Orthopaedic healthcare experience.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (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.
• Excellent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of Ortho Tech or two (2) years casting experience.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic specialist training program.

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.
• Determine 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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED