DME Specialist - OrthoNY : Job Details

OrthoNY is seeking a per diem 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. You'll also assist with routine clinical tasks related to patient care under the supervision of a provider.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can grow professionally while making a direct impact on patient recovery and comfort. **Apply today!**

**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.

**Skills and Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree from a program in athletic training that is registered by the New York State Education Department as licensure qualifying (ATC required) or graduate from an accredited school of nursing;

+ Unrestricted current LPN License or NYS ATC License;

+ National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board Certification;

+ One to three years' experience preferred;

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred;

+ Experience casting preferred, willing to train;

+ Excellent communication and customer service skills;

+ Must be familiar with medical terminology

**Other Information**

+ Reliable transportation required.

+ Heavy lifting: frequent lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Per Diem - hours vary depending on staffing and needs of the office.