DME Specialist / Cast Technician

Job Description

Job Description

OrthoNY is seeking a dedicated DME Specialist / Cast Tech to join our Urgent Care team. In this role, you’ll be primarily responsible for performing casting and applying durable medical equipment (DME) for patients, ensuring they receive high-quality care and support.

Saturdays and Sundays - 7am-2pm

G eneral Description

The DME Specialist will primarily be performing casting and applying durable medical equipment for patients as well as routine clinical tasks related to patient care under the supervision of a provider as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cast application, specialty casts, suture / staple removal, dressing changes; prepares injections, obtains cultures as ordered / needed;
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) : Primary clinical staff to dispense DME to patients, application of DME, custom brace measurements, DME inventory and ordering DME supplies;
• Verifying patient information; recording medical history and reporting to physician;
• Assisting provider with patient care, including in office reductions / procedures ;
• Calling patients to make DME appointments once insurance authorization is obtained;
• Maintain and safeguard all patient records as indicated and required by the policies of the practice and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
• Engage in a teamwork mentality by readily accepting additional responsibilities needed to make the office run efficiently;
• Other responsibilities as needed.

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