Orthotic Specialist - Toledo - Medical Services Company

Description

At MSC, we are dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and quality of life with over 75 years of experience and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
MSC is a 13 -Time recipient of the prestigious NorthCoast 99 Award as a Top Workplace to work
MSC is a two-time recipient of the prestigious National HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment company in the US.
In addition, MSC is very proud to announce its debut on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024, marking a significant milestone in our company's growth and success
Join Our Team

• Competitive Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Account w/Company Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Company provided Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Social Recognition Program
• Employee Engagement Opportunities
• CALM App
• 401k (with a matching program) / Roth IRA
• Company Discounts
• Payactiv/On-Demand Pay
• Paid vacation, Sick Days, YOU (Mental Health) Days and Holidays

General: The Ortho-tech fits and delivers prefabricated orthotic devices. The Ortho-Tech works directly with patients to evaluate their needs, formulate a treatment plan, and provide follow-up care to ensure successful outcomes. The Ortho-tech is trained to provide certain prefabricated, and off-the-shelf orthoses. Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with current treatment techniques and protocols established by the referring clinician.
Reports To: Category Manager - Orthotics
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review/formulate medical records, examine patients, evaluate, and document functional loss and orthotic needs of patients; formulate orthotic patient prescriptions for optimal management of upper and lower limb orthotic anomalies, both congenital and acquired, in collaboration with physicians and orthotist.
• Post materials used, cost and other pertinent information including nomenclature and cost to orthotic records to ensure accurate patient charges. Instruct patients on the limitations and proper use of orthotic devices and appliances; instruct patients regarding maintenance, storing and cleaning of devices and appliances.
• Consult with the orthotist, physicians, nurses, and physical therapists and vocational rehabilitation counselors regarding orthotic patient's needs.
• Intake work orders and distribute custom work orders to Orthotist or corresponding vendors.
• Perform on-call duties as assigned and scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work Environment
• Possible exposure to contagious diseases, communicable diseases, or blood-borne pathogens.
• May work in homes, community, schools, job sites, clinics or in a normal patient care environment in an acute hospital setting. Possess current unrestricted Ohio driver's license, automobile insurance, and available automobile. Driving distances within service area from office. Potential exposure to a variety of attitudes and personalities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalence
Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Physical Requirements:

• Experience in fitting off-the-shelf orthotic devices
• Employee must be eligible to be credentialed and hold privileges with all local hospitals
• Experienced in Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Presents a strong professional appearance
• Ability to perform multiple and adverse tasks simultaneously
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight
• Manual dexterity required to operate orthotic construction equipment
• Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting and reaching required