DME/Cast Technician Full Time

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Cast Technician to assist with DME supplies, casting, and patient care activities. You will support cast room workflows, cast removal/applications, and minor procedures under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include DME handling, patient sizing, and accurate documentation while upholding HIPAA and BLS requirements. A valid driver’s license and independent work capability are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of orthopaedic healthcare experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred completion of an accredited Orthopaedic specialist program.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to cast room or DME area for needs.
• Remove/apply casts (fiberglass, plaster) as needed.
• Assist in fracture reductions and minor procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Stock and maintain workspaces; manage supply and inventory.
• Deliver DME to area hospitals and obtain authorizations for braces.
• Review DME receipts for daily billing.
• Assist with dispensing pre-packed medications per physician.
• Triage cast issues in physician's absence.
• Provide back-up for Medical Assistant duties as needed.

Skills

Orthopaedic healthcare

BLS Certification

HIPAA knowledge

Fracture coding

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Orthopaedic tech training (preferred)

Tools

Athena EMR

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:

Required:

• One (1) year Orthopaedic healthcare experience.

Preferred:

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

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic specialist training program.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• 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.