DME/Cast Technician Full Time

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic in Georgia seeks a versatile professional to support casting, DME operations, and pharmacy-related tasks for patient care. Responsibilities include casting, DME evaluation, inventory, and occasional delivery to hospitals.

Flexibility to travel to satellite clinics may be required. The role requires two years of casting experience, a high school diploma, BLS certification, and knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 billing practices.

Qualifications

• Two years of casting experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Ability to work independently.
• HIPAA knowledge.
• Travel to satellite clinics may be required; valid driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting area to cast room or DME area.
• Remove/apply casts (fiberglass and plaster) and other appliances as needed.
• Assist in fracture reductions and minor surgical procedures; remove sutures and apply dressings.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Stock and maintain work areas; manage inventory and supplies.
• Process DME orders and reimbursements; ensure accurate billing.
• Deliver DME products to area hospitals as needed.
• Assist with pre-packed medication dispensing under physician direction.
• Triage cast patients in physician's absence; provide backup MA support.
• Ensure DME orders and documentation are complete before issue.

Skills

BLS Certification

Computer skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

CPT/ICD-10 knowledge

Driver's license

Athena EMR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthopaedic specialist training (preferred)

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Position Goal

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.

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