Athletic Trainer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• CPR/AED certified.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification/Registration, Athletic Training Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, and/or Orthopedic Technician Certification/Registration.
• Must be able to interact with team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical manner.
• Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds as well as assist with patient maneuvering.
• Able to demonstrate competency in all applicable areas.
• Knowledge of medical anatomy and terminology.
• Must be detailed orientated with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication and analytical skills; sometimes under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an efficient workflow.
• Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients, peers, providers, management and visitors.
• Ability to promote favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurance companies and general public.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• The ability to contribute in a team environment and and/or independently, to provide excellent customer service.
• Must be willing to travel between offices, work flexible days and hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and phone etiquette with a professional and courteous manner required.
• Go-getter attitude and a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, escort them to the treatment room and be present during examination/treatment to assist the physician in treatment procedures.
• Greet patients and room the patient.
• Record medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Follow drug screening processes for urine and saliva drug testing.
• Enter in charges and MAR for in-office procedures.
• Sterilize equipment before and after treatment and properly dispose used containers and items to avoid infection.
• Explain medication instruction to patients based on provider’s prescription.
• Enter various imaging, therapy, and consult referrals into EPIC based on provider orders.
• Clean the treatment room to avoid infection and get it ready after use for the treatment of other patients.
• Injury evaluation, documentation, and presentation to physician.
• Prepare injections, aspirations, and other in-office procedures.
• Ensure sufficient stock of supplies in exam rooms.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation into EPIC.
• Suture/staple removal.
• External fixator removal.
• Cast/splint application and removal.
• DME fitting.
• Ambulatory device fitting and training.
• As needed, answer patient phone-calls and triaging accordingly.