Orthotics & Prosthetics Assistant

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Portland is looking for a full-time O&P Assistant to measure, cast, fabricate, and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices under ABC Certified Practitioner supervision. The role includes timely documentation in the OPIE EMR system and directing technical staff in fabrication to meet delivery dates.

Fittings, clinic coverage, and collaboration with physicians, patients, families, and the care team are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College level courses in anatomy and physiology, physics, and medical terminology recommended.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to ABC Standards in prosthetic/orthotic practice.
• Accurate data entry in the OPIE EMR system.
• Provide guidance to technical staff during fabrication.
• Support front office operations when needed.
• Orthotic and prosthetic fittings and clinic coverage, including after-hours as needed.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families and care team.
• Document medical records, coding, and billing for devices.

Skills

ABC Standards

EMR data entry

Team guidance

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Terminology

Tools

OPIE EMR

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The O&P Assistant is responsible for the measurement, casting, modification, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices under the indirect supervision of an ABC Certified Practitioner. Additionally, they are responsible for the timely and compliant patient documentation utilizing OPIE EMR system. The Prosthetic/Orthotic Assistant is responsible to monitor their WIP and direct the technical staff in fabrication of specific orthotic and prosthetic devices following an organized and orderly work flow with reasonable delivery dates of the orthosis/prosthesis to patients. Shriners Portland is looking for a full time O&P Assistant to join the team!

Key Responsibilities

• Adherence to ABC Standards
• Compliant data entry in OPIE EMR System
• Provide guidance and assistance for technical staff
• Support front office operations during times when the office OA is unavailable.
• Orthotic and prosthetic patient fittings and adjustments, along with daily and after-hours orthotic and prosthetic clinic coverage
• Communication skills to effectively work with physicians, patients, families, members of the healthcare team, employees, students, visitors, and volunteers
• To understand and be responsible for proper documentation for medical records, coding and billing responsibilities for all devices

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• College level courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Physics, Medical Terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Prosthetic and Orthotic Assistant
• Physical Therapist assistant/Occupational Therapist assistant/Athletic Trainer (willing to train to become CPOA)
• 1-2 years of experience working in a hospital or medical office
• Patient registrations, scheduling, and related office responsibilities
• Durable Medical Equipment (Orthotics & Prosthetics) related experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.