DME/Cast Technician Full Time

Hughston Clinic; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA seeks a DME/Casting support role to assist with durable medical equipment, casting, and related patient care activities.

Responsibilities include casting applications, DME ordering, inventory, delivering to hospitals, and ensuring accurate documentation; requires two years casting experience, high school diploma, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to work independently and manage duties.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of fracture care coding (CPT/ICD-10).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to cast room or DME area.
• Remove/apply casts (fiberglass and plaster) and other appliances.
• Assist in fracture reductions and minor procedures; remove sutures and apply dressings.
• Sterilize instruments; stock and maintain spaces.
• Assist with DME ordering, inventory, receiving, and maintaining inventory levels.
• Deliver DME to area hospitals as needed.
• Obtain authorization for custom braces and DME for workers' compensation patients.
• Review DME receipts for billing accuracy.
• Determine proper DME sizing and fit.
• Support Medical Assistant duties as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent work

HIPAA knowledge

Fracture care CPT/ICD-10 coding

Casting experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthopaedic specialist training (preferred)

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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:

• 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 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:

• Proficient in medical terminology

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, orveteran status