Athletic Trainer - COPC Sports, Spine & Joint

The Athletic Trainer provides both administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient primary care delivery while fostering a smooth compassionate and patientfocused experience.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday Friday 8am5pm
• Westerville OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.
• Foster a climate allowing for direct communication between the care team patient/caregiver and appropriate care providers to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with other care team members to address gaps in care (chart prep).
• Promote and facilitate improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction as well as efficient use of resources.
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure highest quality of care for our patients.
• Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.
• Measure and record vital signs such as pulse rate temperature blood pressure height and weight in patients EHR.
• Responsible for preparing injections
• Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested. Including casting taping and splinting
• Assisting with Home Exercise Programs.
• Review physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed. Call in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed.
• Communicate test results to patients as directed.
• Assist in patient education with related educational tools periodicals flyers and handouts.
• Assist with applicable forms and patient paperwork (not limited to processing of referrals prior authorizations or precertifications etc.).
• Maintain a clean and wellorganized work area. Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.
• Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Licensures & Certifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Graduate from an accredited profession athletic training education program
• Required: Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Selfdisciplined energetic passionate and innovative
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in EHR
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Knowledge of using medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed
• Skill in taking vital signs
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients medical staff and the public
• Customer service skills; social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work

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