Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics - Jefferson Hills - Full time

Highmark Health•Jefferson Hills, PA

15d

About The Position

Assists physicians and extenders by providing medical and clerical support at orthopedic practice locations. Supports patient care under the assigned healthcare provider’s supervision, prepares and rooms patients, records patient health information, and maintains accurate electronic health records. After appropriate training and documented competency, performs procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, EKGs, suture and staple removal, cast and splint application or removal, preparation of injections and vaccines, phlebotomy for PRP, and assistance with ultrasound procedures. May serve as a scribe to support clinic workflow. The role includes pre-visit chart management, obtaining diagnostic reports, reviewing charts, and sharing relevant outside records with physicians and staff. It also involves educating patients on wound, pin, cast, and postoperative care according to provider instructions; preparing exam rooms; and maintaining adequate medical supply inventory. Medical Assistants with current certification may administer medication after documented training and competency, in accordance with policy and scope of practice. Certified Athletic Trainers may not administer medication in the clinical setting. Travel to satellite locations is required to support assigned physicians.

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.
American Heart Association CPR.
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 Orthopedic Technician, Medical Assistant, or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

Responsibilities

Provide medical and clerical support to physicians and extenders at orthopedic practice locations.
Perform trained and competency-documented procedures, including wound care, dressing changes, EKGs, suture and staple removal, cast and splint application or removal, preparation of injections and vaccines, PRP phlebotomy, and assistance with ultrasound procedures.
Coordinate patient care under the supervision of the assigned healthcare provider.
Prepare and room patients, record patient health information, history, and medications, interview patients, and order radiographs according to physician protocols.
Document pertinent details in the electronic health record and review and update allergy and medication lists, social, medical, and surgical history, and pain screening.
Serve as a scribe when needed to maintain clinic workflow.
Complete pre-visit chart management, obtain diagnostic reports, review charts for completion, and scan relevant outside findings for physicians and staff.
Educate patients on wound, pin, cast, and postoperative care according to provider instructions and standards.
Prepare examination rooms and maintain adequate supplies in patient treatment areas according to established inventory standards.
Administer medication only if a Medical Assistant has current certification and documented training and competency, in accordance with policy and scope of practice; Certified Athletic Trainers may not administer medications in the clinical setting.
Travel to satellite locations to support assigned physicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.