Orthopedic Tech – DME, Casting & Patient Education

Elite-Sports-Medicine-and-Orthopaedic-Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in Nashville seeks an Orthopedic Tech - DME and Casting to support physicians and clinical staff in a fast-paced clinic. You will work hands-on with patients, assist with casts, manage DME inventory, and help with documentation.

In this role you will educate patients on durable medical equipment, assist with removal of external hardware, and ensure payer and regulatory compliance. Greenway EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years related medical experience preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties.
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical experience

Communication skills

Time management

Patient education

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

EMR (Greenway)

Job description

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in Nashville seeks an Orthopedic Tech - DME and Casting to support physicians and clinical staff in a fast-paced clinic. You will work hands-on with patients, assist with casts, manage DME inventory, and help with documentation.

In this role you will educate patients on durable medical equipment, assist with removal of external hardware, and ensure payer and regulatory compliance. Greenway EMR experience is preferred.