Clinic Athletic Trainer

Proliance Surgeons•Issaquah, WA

10d

About The Position

The Clinic Athletic Trainer supports physicians and mid-level providers in delivering orthopedic care at clinic locations and physical therapy departments. The role works alongside physicians, mid-level providers, physical therapists, medical assistants, and orthopedic technicians, and may provide sideline support at athletic events and assistance to an after-hours orthopedic urgent care clinic as needed. The position may have the potential to see and treat patients in the clinic. The position rotates among Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle, and Redmond. Work may take place in office and clinical environments, and may occasionally involve stressful conditions or irregular hours. The role requires patient-facing clinical support, documentation, equipment and supply management, and compliance with organizational policies and OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
NATA-BOC certification and a current Washington State license.
Previous successful experience working in a clinical setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to manage clinic patient flow while maintaining focus on patient care.
Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations and ability to apply them in day-to-day work.
Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to educate patients and families on care and treatment as directed by a physician.
Provide exceptional service to patients and demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, confidentiality, and respectful conduct.
Confidence, maturity, and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged sitting, standing and walking, bending and stretching, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range; ability to talk or hear regularly and use a telephone, computer, and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in a collegiate setting and/or emergency room or orthopedic clinical experience.
Experience in the orthopedic specialty.
Orthopedic casting experience.
Experience with Epic EMR.
Passion for sports performance and success in supporting multiple orthopedic subspecialties.

Responsibilities

Support physicians and/or mid-level providers in delivering orthopedic care at clinic locations and physical therapy departments.
Provide sideline support at athletic events.
Support the after-hours orthopedic urgent care clinic as needed.
Provide casting, bracing, splinting, and other durable medical equipment.
Administer injections and remove casts, splints, and dressings as directed by a physician.
Prepare equipment and supplies for clinical procedures, including aspirations, injections, and X-rays.
Take patient medical histories, obtain chief complaints, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
Manage patient flow throughout the clinic and room patients in a friendly and polite manner.
Prepare prescriptions or prescription refills as directed by a physician.
Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
Respond to patient and payer phone calls.
Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
Maintain patient files in the EHR and document as necessary.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Follow OSHA safety rules, HIPAA regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.