Orthopaedic Casting & DME Specialist

Southflaortho; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a skilled Orthopaedic Technician to join our Ancillary Services team. You will cast, splint, brace, and dispense DME, while educating patients on proper use and care.

The role supports physicians and physician assistants in a fast-paced outpatient setting across multiple locations. You will verify insurance benefits, obtain authorizations, and help patients with cost estimates for DME, while maintaining EMR documentation and collaborating

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Experience assisting with patient care in an outpatient orthopedic environment.
• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician or similar role.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using an electronic medical record (NextGen preferred).

Responsibilities

• Apply, modify, and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic immobilization devices.
• Fit and dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and educate patients on proper use and care.
• Verify insurance benefits, obtain authorizations, and provide patients with cost estimates for prescribed DME.
• Coordinate brace fitting appointments following insurance approval.
• Answer patient questions regarding casts, splints, braces, and post-application care.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ensure the casting and bracing areas remain clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, and front office staff to ensure efficient patient care.
• Travel between practice locations to support patient care as needed.
• Follow organizational policies, clinical protocols, HIPAA requirements, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties that support the goals of the Ancillary Services department.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a skilled Orthopaedic Technician to join our Ancillary Services team. You will cast, splint, brace, and dispense DME, while educating patients on proper use and care.

The role supports physicians and physician assistants in a fast-paced outpatient setting across multiple locations. You will verify insurance benefits, obtain authorizations, and help patients with cost estimates for DME, while maintaining EMR documentation and collaborating