DME Assistant

Oxford, MS

Full Time

Entry Level

Job description:

Specialty Orthopedic Group is currently seeking a Cast Tech/DME Assistant to assist in casting, splinting, wound care, and the application of DME for the treatment of orthopedic injuries. This position is Monday through Friday, full-time. Experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitating patient flow and assisting physician and clinic staff with coordination of patient care, including greeting and walking patients back to exam rooms and updating patients medical information

Applying and removing casts, splints, dressings, sutures, and staples to patients as directed by provider

Keeping cast rooms fully stocked and ensuring that the rooms are cleaned after each patient

Verifying patients insurance coverage of DME supplies and obtain insurance authorization.

Educating patients and their caregivers regarding specific care related to casts, splints, dressings, sutures and staples

Measuring and applying DME products to patients as directed by provider, ensuring proper fit

Educating patients and their caregivers on DME product use, care and expected clinical outcome

Educating the patient on their insurance plan and possible financial responsibility

Following up with patients who may be having difficulty with their brace, DME equipment, cast or splint.

Training as a clinical assistant and perform those duties as needed.

Ordering clinical DME supplies in a cost-effective manner.

Assisting with pre-authorization/pre-certifications and referrals when applicable and ensuring all documentation guidelines are met as required by each insurance carrier

Maintaining appropriate levels of casting supplies and DME inventory

Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with all HIPAA rules and regulations

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

One year experience in casting or DME fitting preferred
Flexibility to work in other SOG clinics as needed
High School Diploma or GED required
1-2 years related experience required; casting experience strongly preferred
Experience as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) is strongly preferred due to the nature of patient interaction and orthopedic support

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