Orthotic Assistant

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

5d

About The Position

Provides customers with orthotic care under the clinical supervision of certified clinical staff to restore physiological function and/or cosmesis. The employee works and trains under certified staff and completes schooling necessary to pass certification exams and become a Certified Orthotic Assistant, enabling independent management of a patient schedule. The role maintains a high standard of patient safety, applies self-motivation and initiative, seeks out work, and works to accomplish goals. It also involves identifying common patient safety risks and how to avoid them, establishing productive working relationships within and outside the employee’s area, and performing other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working toward, or willing to work toward, the schooling necessary to become certified as an Orthotic Assistant through the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) or the American Board of Certification (ABC).
• Depending on the department, a current valid driver’s license and meeting all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthotic care under the clinical supervision of certified clinical staff.
• Work and train under certified staff.
• Complete the schooling necessary to pass certification exams and become a Certified Orthotic Assistant.
• Manage a patient schedule independently after becoming qualified.
• Maintain a high standard of patient safety.
• Identify common patient safety risks and how they can be avoided.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships within and outside the employee’s area.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED