Orthopaedic Clinical Tech/Athletic Trainer

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking an Orthopaedic Clinical Technician with a degree in Athletic Training to join our dynamic and experienced Orthopaedics team! This unique role blends clinical technical duties with the skills and expertise of an athletic trainer, offering the chance to support both surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. In this role you will: Assist with casting Promote patient wellness and provide patient education regarding injuries, chronic diseases, or conditions that makes moving painful or challenging Rooming of patients and assist providers Schedule: Primary schedule is Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm; 76 hours every two weeks with one ½ day off a week. Location: Primary location will be West Campus. Benefits Package includes: Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation. 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year) Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc. What You'll Be Doing: Collect pertinent health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments and review medical records and confer with physician/APP to ensure patient needs are met. Will assist with patient care to include rooming/intake, vitals, etc. May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographics and insurance information, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders. Assist with cast removal and application, splint removal and application, DME application, suture and staple removal. Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care. Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education. Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record. Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charges, referrals, and insurance requirements. Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines. Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings. Complete all other assigned projects and duties. Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Requirements

• Experience - From three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Education - Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. Athletic Trainer degree required.
• Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
• Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.
• BLS required biannually.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casting
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education regarding injuries, chronic diseases, or conditions that makes moving painful or challenging
• Rooming of patients and assist providers
• Collect pertinent health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments and review medical records and confer with physician/APP to ensure patient needs are met.
• Assist with patient care to include rooming/intake, vitals, etc.
• May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographics and insurance information, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders.
• Assist with cast removal and application, splint removal and application, DME application, suture and staple removal.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charges, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
• Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care.
• Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree