DME/Cast Technician

hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA seeks a versatile Medical Assistant/Ortho tech to assist with DME, casting, and patient care. You will support casting, inventory, and pharmacy-related tasks, ensuring accurate documentation and treatment continuity across Orthopaedic services.

Required are a high school diploma, BLS, HIPAA knowledge, and at least two years casting experience. Preferred are orthopaedic training, Ortho Tech cert, and familiarity with Athena dashboards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to work independently and travel to satellite clinics if assigned.
• Knowledge of fracture care CPT and ICD-10 codes.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to cast room and DME area as needed.
• Remove/apply casts; assist in fracture reductions and minor procedures.
• Assist with DME ordering, inventory, and billing review daily.
• Dispense pre-packed medications per physician instructions.
• Ensure DME sizing, fitting, and documentation are correct.
• Triage cast patients in physician's absence and support Medical Assistant duties.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Independent work

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthopaedic specialist training program (preferred)

Ortho Tech certification (preferred)

Tools

Athena dashboard

Job description

Position Goal

To assist with proper maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment supplies/orders andassist with Casting and W/C Pharmacy as necessary with patient care activities.

Position 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.

Experience:

Required:

• Two years prior casting experience.

Preferred:

• Pharmacy Tech experience
• Prior inventory experience

Education:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred:

• Completion of an accredited orthopaedic specialist training program.

Special Qualifications:

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.
• This position may require travel to and from satellite clinics as assigned. Please note, if assigned for travel, this position will require a valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record upon hire (MVR will be screened on an annual basis).

Preferred:

• Ortho Tech certification
• Proficient in medical terminology

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