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Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for managing pedorthics patient care through evaluation, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up services. Provides personalized care for pedorthic and mastectomy patients to ensure optimal outcomes. Coordinates with healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Ensures compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. Supports patient education and satisfaction throughout the care process.
Essential Functions
• Prepares and distributes agendas, notes, and draft documents for committee or work group review.
• Maintains merchandise, including cleaning, signing, pricing, and replenishment.
• Reviews and evaluates new techniques and materials to enhance flexibility and services.
• Assists referring physicians in evaluating and analyzing patient needs for pediatric services.
• Ensures patient management aligns with established practices for pedorthic care.
• Cross-trains in relevant areas of equipment and supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area
Experience Requirement
0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF)
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
I. Working in confined spaces: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment; exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Department:
Manager, Family Medical Supply
Shift:
Address:
707 East Main St.
City, State:
Morehead, Kentucky