Salary: Hourly DOE
Position Summary
South Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Cetner is seeking a dependable and patient-focused Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator / Cast Technician to join our busy orthopedic surgical practice. This role is essential to providing high-quality orthopedic care by ensuring proper fitting, application, education, and coordination of orthopedic devices and casting services.
Key Responsibilities
- Fit, apply, and remove orthopedic casts, splints, braces, and other DME according to physician orders
- Educate patients on proper use, care, and maintenance of DME
- Coordinate DME inventory, ordering, stocking, and documentation
- Ensure accurate billing, coding, and compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements
- Maintain casting and DME areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and administrative teams to support patient care
- Document patient interactions and DME dispensed in the electronic medical record
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and families
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certification as an Orthopedic Technologist (OTC/OT-SC) or Cast Technician preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Prior experience in orthopedics, casting, or DME coordination preferred
- Knowledge of orthopedic procedures, braces, and casting materials a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with patient positioning as needed
Schedule
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Continuing Education opportunities