Clinical Aide / Orthotic Fitter, Certified / Certified Assistant
On-sitePanama City, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss, then perform independent patient care for devices within scope. Adjust orthotic devices to assure fit, function, and medical efficacy while instructing patients on proper use. Identify and reconcile issues to ensure satisfaction, provide detailed clinical notes, and support reimbursement activities by informing administrative staff. Maintain ongoing follow-up with patients and physicians, and deliver in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals. Adhere to safety regulations, including compliance with Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics (i.e. American Board Certified (ABC)
- Valid driver's license
- Driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree
- Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices such as; cervical orthoses not requiring more than minor modification; pressure gradient hose; trusses; non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures)
- Thorough understanding of medical terminology
- Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
- Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
- Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Effective organizational, time management and planning skills
- Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships
- Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust
- Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you
- Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change
- Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results
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