Manager, DME Bracing and Orthotics
Position information
Title : Manager, DME Bracing and Orthotics
Facility : Fidelity Health Care
Job Reports to : Senior Director Operations
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General Summary / Responsibilities :
The Manager DME Bracing and Orthotics is responsible for the implementation, management, planning, operations and coordination of the DME bracing and orthotics service line.
He / She is responsible for the coordination with customer service reps, sourcing and managing inventory. He / She will work directly with providers and Orthotists / Certified Orthotic Fitters to ensure patient needs are being met.
He / She will provide fitting services to patients as needed.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required : Associate degree
Additional requirements :
Type of degree : Bachelor's Degree
Area of study or major : N / A
Preferred educational qualifications : Bachelor's degree or extensive experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Must be a certified Orthotic Filter or Orhotists or can obtain the certification in 1 year.
Position specific testing requirement : N / A
Licensure / Certification / Registration
N / A
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required : 5 - 7 years of job related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience : At least five years related experience is required.
Prior specific functional responsibilities : N / A
Preferred experience : Experience fitting braces / orthotics and / or athletic trainer / Orthotist required
Other experience requirements : N / A
Knowledge / Skills
- Excellent customer service skills required
- Ability to evaluate information and make independent judgments
- Experience with computer informational systems
- Must have good organizational skills and work well with others
- Knowledge of bracing / orthotics
- Already have or ability to obtain board certification as Orthotic Fitter Or board - Certified Orthotist