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Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Certified Fitter - Oncology, West Ashley Cancer Center

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCharleston, SC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three years of work experience as a Garment Fitter and compression sleeves fitter.
  • Certification by one of the following national certification or accreditation boards: Mastectomy Fitter Board of Certification, American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, or Certified Compression Fitter.
  • High school graduation or GED is preferred; in lieu of a diploma or GED, six years of work experience as a Garment Fitter and/or compression sleeves fitter may be considered.
  • Basic reading comprehension skills are required; applicants without a GED or high school diploma must pass a reading comprehension assessment during the interview process.
  • Knowledge of medical-necessity requirements for insurance companies, coding, and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone and to multitask.
  • Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping, and intermittent lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Responsibilities

  • Fit garments, including stockings and other durable medical equipment items, breast prostheses, and post-mastectomy products, according to physician orders.
  • Provide breast-prosthesis and post-mastectomy services, including lymphedema and compression-sleeve services.
  • Provide patient follow-up and implement treatment plans using external breast prostheses and other post-mastectomy products.
  • Verify prescriptions and documentation and conduct needs assessments based on patient or caregiver input.
  • Consult with or refer patients to other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
  • Adjust products to accommodate individual anatomic contours.
  • Provide patient education and instruction.
  • Manage product inventory and special custom orders within budget.
  • Use follow-up treatment plans to support successful mastectomy-prosthetic outcomes.
  • Participate in continuing education and promote public awareness of the post-mastectomy profession.
  • Support consumer organizations and governmental and nongovernmental organizations related to the post-mastectomy profession.
  • Support the Healing Boutique team and provide customer service.
  • Promote assigned marketing strategies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of durable medical equipment billing.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and techniques.

About the Company

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system in the Charleston Lowcountry with hospitals, facilities, and a physician network that delivers medical care across the region. Patients access care through its hospitals and more than 200 physicians, with services coordinated across inpatient and outpatient settings. The system is distinguished by its not-for-profit status, size as Charleston’s largest private employer, and a record of national accreditations and high patient and physician satisfaction. Its goal is to provide high-quality, accessible health care to the Lowcountry and to improve community health outcomes.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charleston, SC
Founded
1829

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