About us:
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics has an exciting opportunity to join our family as DME/Cast Technician at our Centennial Clinic.

At Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, we put patients first. For over 76 years, Hughston has remained committed to providing high quality patient care. We have several locations in Nashville and the surrounding cities in Middle Tennessee.

Our mission is to provide world-class service for all our patients. We strive to be the best provider in orthopedic care, and continue to support and encourage our patients to resume a more active lifestyle. We are looking for candidates who put the needs of patients above all else, are ethical and honest, treat everyone with dignity and courtesy, and do the right things in the right way.

Hughston offers competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company safe harbor contribution to help you get started in saving for your retirement.

Position Goal:

To assist with proper maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment supplies, orders and assist as necessary with patient care activities. Preform all patient care activities for cast and post-op care.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Escort patients as necessary from waiting area to cast room for analysis of needs.
• Remove and apply casts, both fiberglass and plaster, and other appliances as required.
• Assist in fracture reductions and minor surgical procedures.
• Remove sutures, staples, and apply bandages.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Stock and maintain cast room and work space.
• Triage cast patients with problems in absence of physician, if necessary.
• Knowledge of fracture care coding along with CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Assist with supply/DME ordering, inventory activities, receiving etc. responsible to assist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels at all times.
• Deliver DME products to clinic locations as needed.
• Obtaining authorization for custom braces and all DME prescribed for worker's compensation patients.
• Reviewing DME receipts to ensure billing of items on a daily basis.
• Responsible for patient care activities such as determining proper DME sizing, and fitting DME items.
• Work DME hold buckets in workflow dashboard in Athena throughout the day.
• Ensure DME orders and procedure documentation is complete prior to issuing DME.

Experience: One year orthopaedic healthcare experience required. One year of Ortho Tech or 2 years casting experience preferred.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. BLS certification required.
Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be able to work independently. 
• Must have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must have a full understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Travel is required.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. This company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.