Clinical Assistant - Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinic

Hanger Clinic; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday and PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Parental leave

Employee referral bonus

Mentorship programs

Student loan repayment assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hanger Clinic in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support licensed clinicians in delivering orthotic and prosthetic patient care. You will prep treatment rooms, assist with measurements, fabrication tasks, and handle documentation and inventory.

Under indirect supervision as needed, you will perform clinical and administrative tasks, maintain safety standards, and help ensure high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a customer service or patient facing role.
• Preference for allied health professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc).
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified clinicians in delivering patient care services under direct supervision.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for clinical procedures.
• Perform technical fabrication tasks, including making and modifying molds.
• Execute treatment modifications, adjustments, and repairs as directed by the supervising clinician.
• Fit and provide soft goods items to patients.
• Provide alterations and adjustments to soft goods items as needed.
• Provide orthotics fitting services independently.
• Assist with selected patient follow-up care under clinician direction.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation of all patient care provided.
• Communicate patient information and care outcomes to the supervising clinician.
• Ensure all patient procedures comply with clinical protocols and standards.
• Perform shipping, receiving, and inventory monitoring of prosthetic and orthotic materials.
• Contact and coordinate with vendors to order necessary materials and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Patient interaction

Communication

Teamwork

Biomechanics knowledge

Hand skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hanger Clinic in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support licensed clinicians in delivering orthotic and prosthetic patient care. You will prep treatment rooms, assist with measurements, fabrication tasks, and handle documentation and inventory.

Under indirect supervision as needed, you will perform clinical and administrative tasks, maintain safety standards, and help ensure high-quality patient experiences.