Prosthetics & Orthotics Funding Advisor

Altum Health is seeking aProsthetics & Orthotics Funding Advisorto support our patients and the prosthetics and orthotics team at West Park Healthcare Centre. As an integral member of Altum Health the Prosthetics & Orthotics Funding Advisor will be responsible for coordinating all administrative aspects of the patients journey throughout the prosthetics process. This position requires strong communication skills organizational skills and attention to detail. The candidate should be able to multitask and prioritize to ensure efficiency and to ensure that patient care needs are met in a timely fashion. This role will regularly liaise with patients clinicians and third-party providers. Previous administrative or coordination experience working in a healthcare setting is highly preferred.  

• Liaise with patients to share knowledge on available resources review requirements and eligibility for applications.
• Track application approval deadlines and funding received status.
• Work individually and as part of the clinical team in order to ensure efficiency and patient care needs are met in a timely fashion.   
• Contribute to creating efficient systems and workflows within the prosthetics department including providing back-up support as needed.
• Manage data entry to track the prosthetics process from initial referral to prosthetics completion.
• Attend department meetings to facilitate functions that involve administrative and clinical staff.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a 2-year College diploma and/or certificate in healthcare/life sciences field or recognized equivalent required.
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience
• Knowledge of prosthetics and orthotics process/terminology highly preferred
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multitask
• Ability to function independently with a high level of attention to detail
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Administrative experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP  flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

  Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration. 

  Vaccines are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

  UHN is a respectful caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.  Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially. 

  University Health Network thanks all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

   

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract