Pedorthist - Raleigh, United States - US Foot & Ankle Specialists

Description

The Pedorthists essential responsibility to perform clinical tasks to support the work of the physician, the patient and other health professionals.

The Pedorthist performs procedures such as casting and sizing each patient properly for DM Shoes and Custom Braces. Also managing every step of the SafeStep portal and patient issues.


Required Skills and Experience:
High School Diploma/ GED equivalent
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other employees, and the public
Knowledgeable about health insurance, pre-authorization, insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9 codes
Must have excellent customer service skills
Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
Must have a team mentality, flexibility and willingness to learn

The ability to communicate effectively, multi-task and work under pressure is the key to success in this position, which also requires attention to detail and a commitment to achieving consistent customer satisfaction.

The ability to uphold HIPAA compliance is mandatory.
Knowledge of Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination Form
Must exercise good judgment and discretion
Extensive knowledge and use of Modmed
Able to manage all aspects of the CPED Program with minimal supervision
Technologically savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office products including:
Google Documents
Word
Excel

Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

Manage CPED Patient Scheduler:
dates/times

Manage CPED paperwork for DM shoes
Manage CPED paperwork for Custom Braces
Check patient charts for insurance verification
Check Medicare portal for Same/Similar DM Shoes/Braces

Expedite DME issues:
DME shoe backorders, custom orthotic re-fabs, canceled orders
Prep/print charts and paperwork for OHI scheduled dates
Scan all paperwork for DM shoes and Custom Braces
Communicate to the PAs if issues arise with orders
All proper forms are signed by patients
Cast and dispense DM Shoes and custom braces
Proactive patient communication on DME eligibility
Manage reorders and returns
Oversee new custom DME initiatives
Check patient in and out
Assist with billing issues
Assist the Pas if needed


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type or operate office equipment.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee is required to perform repetitive motions, including reaching above the head, and typing. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, fluids, or tissues as well as cleaning solvents and other chemicals.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Experience
Required
Licensed Pedorthist

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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