DME/Cast Technician Full Time

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA seeks an Orthopaedic support technician to assist with cast room, DME, and post‑op care. Responsibilities include casting, DME stocking, inventory, and minor procedures under physician direction.

The role requires one year of orthopaedic healthcare experience, a High School diploma, and BLS; preferred casting experience. You may handle medication dispensing, HIPAA compliance, and CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge.

Qualifications

• One year Orthopaedic healthcare experience required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• BLS Certification required.
• Knowledge of fracture care coding (CPT/ICD-10).
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to cast room and DME area for analysis.
• Remove/apply casts and other appliances as needed.
• Assist in fracture reductions and minor procedures; remove sutures/staples and apply dressings.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Assist with DME ordering, inventory, receiving, and accurate billing reviews.
• Deliver DME products to area hospitals as needed.
• Assist with dispensing pre-packed medications as directed by physician.
• Triage cast patients in absence of physician; provide back-up Medical Assistant duties as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation and DME sizing/fitting.

Skills

Orthopaedic healthcare experience

HIPAA knowledge

CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge

Computer skills

Independent work ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Orthopaedic specialist training program

Job description

To assist with proper maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment supplies/orders and assist with Casting and W/C Pharmacy as necessary with patient care activities. Preform all patient care activities for cast and post‑op care.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Escort patients as necessary from the waiting area to the cast room and/or DME area for analysis of needs.
• Remove and apply casts, both fiberglass, 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 workspaces.
• Assist with supply, DME ordering, inventory activities, receiving etc. and in always maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• 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 daily.
• 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 back‑up support in performing Medical Assistant duties when necessary (if applicable).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• One (1) year Orthopaedic healthcare experience.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of Ortho Tech or two (2) years casting experience.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic specialist training program.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on‑boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Must have a working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Must have knowledge of fracture care coding along with CPT and ICD‑10 codes.
• Must possess excellent computer skills.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an 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.