Certified Athletic Trainer

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

15d • $58,459 - $64,272

About The Position

Proficient in casting and splinting applications and associated procedures Proficient in dressing changes, associated applications and suture removal Consistently orders and manages casting supplies to ensure adequate inventory Educate patients and caregivers of specific care related to casts, splints, dressings, and durable medical equipment Maintain appropriate levels of casting and splinting supplies Fit patients and give appropriate instruction on a variety of DME Familiar and proficient in EPIC EMR and BREG DME Dispensing software systems Knowledgeable and familiar with billing and insurance procedures and is capable of anticipating doctors and patients needs while performing on a multi task level Assists patient care staff with rooming patients and performing vital signs as needed and available Facilitates patient flow by coordinating patient care in a timely and efficient manner Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA rules and regulations Available for Ortho Now evening coverage as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• certification by the BOC (Board of Certification)

Responsibilities

• casting and splinting applications and associated procedures
• dressing changes, associated applications and suture removal
• orders and manages casting supplies
• Educate patients and caregivers of specific care related to casts, splints, dressings, and durable medical equipment
• Maintain appropriate levels of casting and splinting supplies
• Fit patients and give appropriate instruction on a variety of DME
• Familiar and proficient in EPIC EMR and BREG DME Dispensing software systems
• Knowledgeable and familiar with billing and insurance procedures and is capable of anticipating doctors and patients needs while performing on a multi task level
• Assists patient care staff with rooming patients and performing vital signs as needed and available
• Facilitates patient flow by coordinating patient care in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA rules and regulations
• Available for Ortho Now evening coverage as needed

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule)
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time
• paid sick leave
• holidays and floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees