DME/Cast Technician - Full Time

Hughston Clinic; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care activities, managing DME orders, and performing minor surgical tasks.

Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have at least one year of experience in Orthopaedic healthcare. A valid Driver’s License and BLS Certification are required. The company advocates for equal employment opportunities and a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• One (1) year Orthopaedic healthcare experience.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report, and proof of insurance required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient movement and care activities.
• Remove and apply casts and assist in minor surgical procedures.
• Maintain and sterilize equipment and instruments.

Skills

Orthopaedic healthcare experience

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of HIPAA requirements

Fracture care coding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic specialist training program

Job description

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

• One (1) year Orthopaedic healthcare experience.

Experience - Preferred

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

Education - Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Education - 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.

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