Lead Mastectomy Fitter / DME Fitter

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Lead Fitter / DME Fitter is responsible for providing mastectomy, cane, compression garment and oncology product fittings at Shine. This position is responsible for oncology product ordering, inventory management, and sales of oncology products as well as training on these products for all fitters at Shine. The Lead Fitter / DME Fitter is responsible for maintaining all patient files and preparing required paperwork for claims submission and patient insurance documentation. This position is responsible for preparing staff for accreditation and regulatory surveys as it relates to our DME license.

Responsibilities

Lead Mastectomy Fitter

• Patient fittings:  compression, mastectomy, cane, wig, etc. including documentation and patient file creation and maintenance related to insurance, provider communication and products.
• Submits all Medicare claims via third party vendor.
• Trains and educates all fitters related to regulatory requirements, product knowledge, Shine policies and procedures.
• Inventory management of oncology goods – buying, stocking, pricing, sales, marketing and merchandising.  Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
• Directs work of volunteers during shift to ensure tasks are complete.
• Open and closing of store including till reconciliation and deposits into safe.  

DME Fitter

• Patient fittings: compression (custom and over the counter), mastectomy, cane, wig, etc. including documentation and patient file creation and maintenance related to insurance, provider communication and proof of delivery.
• Submits all Medicare claims via a third party vendor.
• Assists in ensuring store meets regulatory and compliance standards as a DME supplier.
• Manages inventory for DME and oncology products – vendor relationships, purchasing, stocking, receiving, pricing, merchandising, etc.
• Selecting and buying DME products for resale within budget and approval from supervisor.
• Directs the work of volunteers during shift to ensure tasks are complete.
• Open and closing of store including Point of Sale reconciliation and transfers.
• Other duties as assigned to support Retail Stores and Supervisor.

Qualifications

Lead Mastectomy Fitter

 

Required:

• High School graduation or GED
• Certified Mastectomy Fitter (either from ABC or BOC)
• Minimum of four years retail sales experience and two years of fitting experience.
• Ability to be sensitive to patient needs (emotional and financial)
• Comfort working with patients in various stages of treatment.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into various platforms (Microsoft office suite and databases).

Preferred:

• BA/BS in related field of study
• Compression garment fitting experience.
• Familiarity with medical billing and terminology.

DME Fitter

 

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years garment fitting experience.
• Comfort working with patients in various stages of treatment.
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