Orthotics Technician

Rothman Orthopaedics•Pennington, NJ

11d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthotics Technician is a trained member of the orthopaedic team who works with all health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning all surgical and non-surgical procedures. This role involves excellence in customer service, proficiency in insurance verification/authorization, and maintenance of patient records. Organizational skills are required to maintain schedules, return phone calls, and manage stock inventory. The technician will greet patients, prepare them for procedures, provide education, conduct clinical interviews, and assess needs based on physician prescriptions. They will also fabricate orthotic devices, apply/remove casts/splints, fit and adjust devices for patient comfort and function, handle billing and patient financial responsibility information, triage patients by telephone, and maintain the cast room inventory. The role also emphasizes exemplifying the organization's culture and philosophies.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED minimum education requirement
Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office suite

Nice To Haves

Completed courses in Anatomy, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physical/Occupational Therapy and Athletic Training preferred.
Certified Orthotics Fitter or Athletic Trainer preferred.
One (1) to two (2) years experience in a clinical position preferred.
Certified Athletic Trainers or Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
Musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets patient, informs, prepares and positions patient for procedure.
Provides patient and family education.
Conducts clinical interview of patients and assesses needs according to Physician's prescription.
Read specifications to determine the type of device to be fabricated and the materials and tools that will be required.
Applies or removes casts/splints.
Make orthotic devices by bending, forming and shaping materials to prescribed specifications.
Fit, test and evaluate devices on patients and make adjustments for proper fit, function and comfort.
Provides patient with insurance information and financial responsibility information.
Completes work orders, billing, and notes for patients.
Verifies benefits, completes pre-certification and documents in patient record.
Triages patient by telephone and communicates patient's needs to certified practitioner or Physician.
Maintains cast room and orders stock inventory.
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.