Orthotic Fitter-OPA - Orthotics

Anne Arundel Health System • Annapolis, MD

17d • $18 - $26

About The Position

Position Objective: The incumbent shall be responsible for providing OFF THE SHELF orthotic services including patient assessment, application of various orthotic devices, modifications of orthotic devices and patient and family education in an outpatient clinic. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Conducts initial evaluation and assures patients initial assessment is completed in a timely manner and all necessary insurance forms are filled out. Provides appropriate bracing services by fitting patient with prescribed device which includes measuring and ordering proper device, casting and overseeing fabrication of custom device. Documents the course of patient care, including impairments, functional limitations, type of brace prescribed and cours of action completed. Provide patient and family education regarding care and specific concerns about their condition. Billing and reimbursement procedures are followed to ensure reimbursement of services provided. Submit charges for bracing services provided by using proper HCFA coding. Educational/Experience Requirements . High School Diploma or GED Required License/Certifications: The incumbent will be given the opportunity to obtain a certification as a Certified Orthotic Fitter through the Board of Certification (BOC) or the American Board of Certification (ABC). Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands - Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Pay Range $18 - $25.57 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and more Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• The incumbent will be given the opportunity to obtain a certification as a Certified Orthotic Fitter through the Board of Certification (BOC) or the American Board of Certification (ABC).

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial evaluation and assures patients initial assessment is completed in a timely manner and all necessary insurance forms are filled out.
• Provides appropriate bracing services by fitting patient with prescribed device which includes measuring and ordering proper device, casting and overseeing fabrication of custom device.
• Documents the course of patient care, including impairments, functional limitations, type of brace prescribed and cours of action completed.
• Provide patient and family education regarding care and specific concerns about their condition.
• Billing and reimbursement procedures are followed to ensure reimbursement of services provided.
• Submit charges for bracing services provided by using proper HCFA coding.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees