Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinic Aide - Patient Care

Hanger Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

8 paid national holidays

4 floating holidays

PTO: Vacation and Sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k savings and retirement plan

Parental bonding leave

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Hanger, Inc. seeks a Clinical Aide to support certified clinicians in orthotic and prosthetic patient care within our clinics. Under direct supervision, you will assist with patient care preparation, fabrication and modification of devices, clinical documentation, and inventory management.

Under indirect supervision, you may assist licensed practitioners in delivering patient care services and perform related clinical and administrative tasks.

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.
• If the Clinical Assistant holds a recognized license or certification in a related allied health profession, they may be supervised under Indirect Supervision.

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 OSHA requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Hand skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hanger, Inc. seeks a Clinical Aide to support certified clinicians in orthotic and prosthetic patient care within our clinics. Under direct supervision, you will assist with patient care preparation, fabrication and modification of devices, clinical documentation, and inventory management.

Under indirect supervision, you may assist licensed practitioners in delivering patient care services and perform related clinical and administrative tasks.