Orthopedic Extender Navigator- 40/hrs, Day Shifts (Temple Faculty Practice)
About The Position
Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple Health, is made up of more than 500 employed physicians who are the cornerstone of clinical care and teaching for Temple's healthcare enterprise. These physicians practice in 20 academic departments encompassing virtually every subspecialty in modern medicine. While remaining committed to our mission of serving patients in our North Philadelphia community, in recent years, Temple Faculty Physicians has expanded its geographic reach beyond Temple University Hospital's Health Sciences campus. Today, Temple faculty physician offices are located at Temple University Hospital and its campuses, satellite offices located in Center City Philadelphia, Fort Washington, PA, Oaks, PA, and various other outpatient settings. This expanded reach has brought Temple medical care closer to home for many of our patients. Provides patient access and care as a navigator to triage clinical questions and concerns. This includes serving as a liaison between patients, providers, and other clinical staff, helping patients navigate their plan of care/treatments. Assists physicians, other athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, APPs and supportive staff with patient care in the Orthopedic Surgery outpatient offices and clinics. Follows patient from arrival to departure. Ensures patient and physician needs met to support patient experience. Prepares charts for visits, testing approvals. Assists in procedure/surgery scheduling, contributes to clinical regulatory readiness, inventory/stocking, patient phone call responses, other duties as assigned including of subordinate positions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program
- 5 years of orthopedic experience in a healthcare setting
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- PA Athletic Trainer License
- Basic Life Support Certification
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program
Responsibilities
- Provides patient access and care as a navigator to triage clinical questions and concerns.
- Serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and other clinical staff, helping patients navigate their plan of care/treatments.
- Assists physicians, other athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, APPs and supportive staff with patient care in the Orthopedic Surgery outpatient offices and clinics.
- Follows patient from arrival to departure.
- Ensures patient and physician needs are met to support patient experience.
- Prepares charts for visits and testing approvals.
- Assists in procedure/surgery scheduling.
- Contributes to clinical regulatory readiness.
- Manages inventory/stocking.
- Responds to patient phone calls.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
