Orthopaedic Clinical Tech/Athletic Trainer - 4-days a week!

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a full-time Orthopaedic Clinical Technician with a Master's 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.

Requirements

• From three months to one year of similar or related experience. New grads welcome to apply!
• Equivalent to a four-year college degree and completion of a master's level degree in Athletic Training or similar.
• Athletic Trainer background/specialization required.
• 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

• 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 the 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