Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinical Assistant

Hanger; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Packages

8 Paid National Holidays & 4 Floating

PTO including Vacation and Sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Savings and Retirement Plan

Parental Leave for New Parents

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Aide to support certified clinicians in delivering orthotic and prosthetic patient care services. Under supervision, you will prepare treatment rooms, fabricate and modify devices, document care and manage inventory.

You will work under direct supervision of a clinician, assisting with selected patient care tasks, while ensuring compliance with safety, Medicare and OSHA requirements.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Biometrics knowledge

Hand skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Aide to support certified clinicians in delivering orthotic and prosthetic patient care services. Under supervision, you will prepare treatment rooms, fabricate and modify devices, document care and manage inventory.

You will work under direct supervision of a clinician, assisting with selected patient care tasks, while ensuring compliance with safety, Medicare and OSHA requirements.