Athletic Trainer | Primary Care | Full Time

Tamarack Health Careers • Hayward, WI

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer supports providers in a primary care clinic by preparing for and assisting with patient examinations and minor procedures, collecting and documenting patient information, coordinating tests and appointments, responding to routine patient inquiries, and providing durable medical equipment and home exercise education. The role uses Epic to manage patient records, orders, prescriptions, and communications. The position is full time.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin ATC licensure.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic or Sports Medicine Clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts before visits to ensure testing results are available.
• Schedule necessary X-rays and laboratory tests and process orders through Epic.
• Room patients; obtain and document vital signs, current medications, past medical and surgical history, musculoskeletal injuries, and other patient data in Epic.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations, including removing bandages, splints, casts, or other wound coverings and assisting with other patient-care procedures.
• Perform routine procedures such as casting, splinting, and preparing for injections.
• Provide and teach home exercise protocols at the provider’s request.
• Prepare patients for minor clinic procedures and prepare surgical trays with the required instruments and supplies; assist providers with procedures.
• Update patient information in Epic, including primary care and referring provider details, and ensure records are sent appropriately.
• Prepare and send medication prescriptions according to department protocol and provider orders; process cancellations of tests or appointments and document phone notes.
• Dispense durable medical equipment, complete and submit required forms, and educate patients on appropriate equipment use.
• Respond to routine patient inquiries and telephone calls, make an initial assessment of patient condition, and determine an appropriate plan of care according to established guidelines.
• Immediately consult a provider about complex or difficult situations and document information in Epic.
• Keep examination rooms stocked with necessary supplies.
• Assist with screening referrals and scheduling patient appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed