Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics - Monroeville - Full time

Highmark Health•Monroeville, PA

About The Position

Assists physicians and extenders in providing medical and clerical support at orthopedic practice locations. The position supports patient care under the assigned health care provider’s supervision, prepares and rooms patients, collects and documents health information, and assists with clinic workflow. After appropriate training and documented competency, the employee may perform procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, EKGs, suture or staple removal, cast and splint application or removal, drawing up injections and vaccines, Botox preparation, phlebotomy for PRP, and assistance with ultrasound procedures. Medication administration is limited to orthopedic technicians who are Medical Assistants with current certification and documented training and competency; Certified Athletic Trainers may not administer medications in the clinical setting. The role includes accurate electronic health record documentation, updating patient histories and medication and allergy lists, ordering radiographs according to physician protocols, and performing pre-visit chart management. The employee may scribe for a provider when needed, obtain and scan outside diagnostic information, educate patients on wound, pin, cast, and postoperative care according to provider instructions, and keep exam rooms and treatment areas appropriately prepared and stocked. Travel to various satellite locations is required to support assigned physicians. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and either graduation from an AHN-approved Medical Assistant School within five years of hire, graduation from an accredited athletic training education program, or relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of education. Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure is required within 120 days of hire. Newly hired medical assistants must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire. CPR certification from the American Heart Association and the specified criminal and child-abuse clearances are also required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proof of graduation from an AHN-approved Medical Assistant School within five years of hire, graduation from an accredited athletic training education program, or relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of education.
Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure within 120 days of hire.
Newly hired medical assistants must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire.
CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years’ experience as an Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and extenders with medical and clerical support at orthopedic practice locations.
Perform related procedures after appropriate training and documented competency, including wound care, dressing changes, EKGs, suture and staple removal, cast and splint application or removal, drawing up injections and vaccines, Botox preparation, phlebotomy for PRP, and assistance with ultrasound procedures.
Coordinate patient care under the supervision of the assigned health care provider.
Prepare and room patients; document patient health information, history, and medications; interview patients; and order radiographs according to physician protocols.
Accurately document pertinent details in the electronic health record and review and update allergy and medication lists, social, medical, and surgical history, and pain screening.
Function as a scribe for a provider when needed to maintain clinic workflow.
Perform pre-visit chart management, obtain diagnostic reports, review charts for completion, and scan pertinent outside findings for physicians and staff.
Educate patients on wound, pin, cast, and postoperative care according to provider instructions and standards.
Prepare exam rooms and ensure patient treatment areas are stocked with appropriate medical supplies according to established inventory standards.
Travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.