Athletic Trainer (Orthopaedic Clinical Tech)

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

83d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a full-time Orthopaedic Clinical Technician with a Master's degree in Athletic Training to join its Orthopaedics team. This role combines clinical technical duties with athletic training expertise to support surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Surgical experience is preferred, though athletic trainers who are eager to learn and able to obtain surgical training are also welcome. The position is based primarily at West Campus and may include operating as a surgical assist in the OR after completing training.

The primary schedule is four days per week, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with a rotating day off. New graduates are welcome to apply; the stated experience range is three months to one year of similar or related experience.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's-level degree in Athletic Training or a similar field, with an Athletic Trainer background or specialization.
• Three months to one year of similar or related experience; new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use electronic equipment.
• Ability to use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Ability to use personal protective safety equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.
• BLS certification required biannually.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical experience.
• Willingness to learn and ability to obtain surgical training.

Responsibilities

• Collect relevant health care data, perform diagnostic testing and treatments, review medical records, and confer with a physician or APP to ensure patient needs are met.
• Assist with patient care, including rooming, intake, and taking vital signs.
• Perform general office duties as needed, including obtaining and updating patient demographics and insurance information, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and creating lab orders.
• Assist with cast and splint removal and application, DME application, and suture and staple removal.
• Collaborate with the health care team according to the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others; promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including interventions, medication, and patient education, and help maintain the integrity of the medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement for services, including charges, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain a safe, neat, organized office environment with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
• Ensure equipment functions safely and properly, and clean and maintain equipment according to guidelines.
• Perform additional patient-care duties as needed and provide input on systems to improve patient-care quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Potentially serve as a surgical assist in the OR after completing training.
• Complete other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or family health insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401(k) with immediate matching at 50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay, plus additional annual profit sharing.
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program providing 24 days off per year.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level