Orthotic Fitter-DME (Medical Assistant OR ATC)

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Job summary

Responsible for patient education and the measuring and fitting of various orthoses. Maintain documentation necessary to obtain pre-certification and ensure accurate claim processing.

Schedule

Schedule could vary 8

00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00, May travel between Mechanicsburg and Good Hope locations, Will provide weekend coverage at Powder Mill urgent care as needed (typically 1 shift per month)

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Performs measurement and fitting specific to certain custom fitted, prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses.
• Educates patients on proper donning, doffing and care of custom fitted, prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses.
• Performs necessary patient documentation to aid in precertification and accurate claim processing.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and tasks assigned.
• Communicates significant clinical issues, consistent with the organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and mission, to Supervisor.
• Manages patient assignments effectively.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and all aspects of care.
• Participates in educational activities, unit meetings and quality initiatives.
• Attends and actively participates in regular staff meetings.
• Provides accurate and time appropriate patient report to healthcare providers caring for or assuming care of the patient.
• Accurately completes all documentation and/or reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the supervisor.