Orthopedic Tech - DME and Casting

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in Nashville, TN is seeking an Orthopedic Tech - DME and Casting to join our clinic team. In this hands-on role, you’ll work with patients and athletes while supporting physicians and clinical staff.

The DME Technician plays an important role in providing orthopedic equipment, patient education, inventory management, and clinical support. Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
• Two years related medical experience preferred
• ROT or OTC preferred
• Two years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (preferred)
• Experience in bracing, fitting, casting and splinting (preferred)
• Knowledge of EMR applications (Greenway preferred)
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties
• Neat, professional appearance
• Time management and prioritization

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on the proper application, use, care, and outcomes of durable medical equipment per physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations
• Assist with fabrication and removal of casts and splints and application of orthopedic devices
• Assist with removal of external orthopedic hardware as directed
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with payer requirements, company policies, and regulatory guidelines
• Track, maintain, and order DME, custom braces, medical supplies, and other clinical inventory for Elite facilities
• Assist with inventory management and site profitability
• Perform monthly inventory at DME locations and assist with inventory reconciliation
• Conduct regular audits to support accurate inventory management and billing, including daily DME dispensing audits, daily HA injection audits, monthly DME charge audits, and monthly/quarterly HA injection log audits
• Maintain and reconcile surgery schedules daily
• Monitor and maintain logs for cold therapy units, injections, casting, and splinting
• Deliver DME to Pre-Op, the Operating Room, or Recovery as needed
• Provide patients with education and instructions on Cold Therapy Units
• Utilize Breg Vision for ordering, receiving, and managing inventory
• Maintain and organize injections, including HA, PRP, and other biologic products
• Maintain the autoclave and clinical instruments, including required cleaning and maintenance
• Prepare and match packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices for timely processing
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, physicians, clinical staff, surgery center personnel, and other departments
• Assist clinic staff and support team operations as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Time management

Professional appearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Two years related medical experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

EMR: Greenway

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Centennial - Nashville, TN 37203Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: Day

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Orthopedic Tech - DME and Casting to join our growing Clinic Team!

In this hands-on role, you’ll work directly with patients and athletes while supporting physicians and clinical staff. The DME Technician plays an important role in providing orthopedic equipment, patient education, inventory management, and clinical support.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, have strong attention to detail, enjoy working with medical equipment, and are eager to learn new skills and techniques, we would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Educate patients on the proper application, use, care, and expected outcomes of durable medical equipment based on physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist with the fabrication and removal of casts and splints and the application of orthopedic devices.
• Assist with the removal of external orthopedic hardware as directed.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with payer requirements, company policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Track, maintain, and order DME, custom braces, medical supplies, and other clinical inventory for Elite facilities.
• Assist with inventory management and site profitability.
• Perform monthly inventory at DME locations and assist with inventory reconciliation.
• Conduct regular audits to support accurate inventory management and billing, including:
  • Daily DME dispensing audits
  • Daily HA injection audits
  • Monthly DME charge audits
  • Monthly and quarterly HA injection log audits
• Maintain and reconcile surgery schedules daily.
• Monitor and maintain logs for cold therapy units, injections, casting, and splinting.
• Deliver DME to Pre-Op, the Operating Room, or Recovery as needed.
• Provide patients with education and instructions on Cold Therapy Units.
• Utilize Breg Vision for ordering, receiving, and managing inventory.
• Maintain and organize injections, including HA, PRP, and other biologic products.
• Maintain the autoclave and clinical instruments, including required cleaning and maintenance.
• Prepare and match packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices for timely processing.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, physicians, clinical staff, surgery center personnel, and other departments.
• Assist clinic staff and support team operations as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred
• Two years related medical experience preferred
• ROT or OTC preferred
• Two years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (preferred)
• Ability to manage patient load and the needs of the facility
• Experience in bracing, fitting, casting and splinting (preferred)
• Comfortable using Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of practice management, word processing software and EMR applications (Greenway preferred)
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties
• Neat, professional appearance
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.