HME-Orthotic Fitter

WVU Medicine

95d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Certified Orthotic Fitter, assist with fitting prefabricated medical braces on customers to ensure ordered support and safety. Assist with necessary changes/adjustments to the devices to keep them in good working condition. Gathers patient information and authorizations, creates sales orders and assists in inventory maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain orthotic fitter certification within 18 months of hire.
• Two (2) years of experience in orthotic fitting.
• Certified Athletic Trainer OR Certified Physical Therapy Assistant OR Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Certified Medical Assistant.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ experience in home medical equipment and patient care or athletic training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fitting and delivery of prefabricated orthotic devices and/or soft goods.
• Provides professional customer service and appropriate patient education.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• Will not provide care and services to unstable cervical or spine conditions.
• Will not provide acute treatment of long bone fractures and dislocations.
• Assist with patient assessment, formulation of a plan for care and discussion of any follow up needs.
• Assist with patient fitting and instruction with off the shelf orthotic devices as prescribed as well as ancillary durable medical equipment products.
• Obtains patient demographics and authorizations as necessary prior to fitting the patients’ orthotic devices and follows through with computer entry as directed.
• Create and completes sales orders.
• Obtains patients authorization and signatures.
• Communicates effectively with referral for any additional information.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory and inventory records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees