Clinic Based Athletic Trainer - Physician Office Specialist - Orthopedics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address: 615 Wesley Drive Ste 100 Charleston SC 29407

180 Wingo Way Ste. 301 Mount Pleasant SC 29464

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment bracing rehabilitation and return to play/functional training coordinating and providing direct patient education plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.
• Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs treatment plans bracing and scheduling.
• Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based functional return to play programming.
• Helps manage physicians clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers physical therapists and other medical professionals.
• Documents injury treatments and plans of care.
• Maintains competency by participation in continuing education in-services and other learning opportunities.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

NATA BOC Certified National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire required within 30 days for BSMH required at hire for RSFH)

Education

Bachelors degree in Athletic Training (required)

Masters degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

XDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

XPediatrics (1-12 years)

XAdolescents (13-17 years)

XAdults (18-64 years)

XGeriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

XGeneral office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

XMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

XMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

XMay have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Other:

Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)X

Stoop KneelX

CrawlingX

ClimbingX

BalanceX

BendingX

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

WalkingX

StandingX

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

X Maneuver weight of patients

X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

X Reach above shoulder

X Repetitive arm/hand movements

X Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Not applicable to this position

Hazards

Depth perception

X Use of Latex products

X Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

X Exposure to moving mechanical parts

X Exposure to dust/fumes

X Exposure to potential electrical shock

X Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Documentation in EPIC

Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.

Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients

Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.

Explain care plans treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.

Inventory management

Understanding of billing and charging

Scheduling

Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Attention to detail.

Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions

Conflict Resolution

Active Listening

Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.

Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.

Acceptance of authority

Teamwork

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Physician Office Specialist should be knowledgeable and flexible in performing any major function within a physician practice. These activities include but are not limited to receptionist duties charge posting closing end of day pre-certifications maintaining medical records performing Medical Assistant (MA) duties and training other staff for the above functions. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card before providing direct patient care. Coordinate with other care team members to provide exceptional patient service.

Essential Job Functions

• Receptionist duties Answers phones and directs calls to the appropriate party collects co-payments and deductibles at time of service. Checks patients in schedules new patients as well as return visits.
• Charge Posting/Accounting duties responsible for daily posting of all charges receipts ensuring all encounter forms are accounted for obtaining any missing charge information. Accurately posts CPT and ICD-9 codes pays attention to procedure modifiers and appropriateness of diagnosis codes. Responsible for balancing receipts and deposits at close of day.
• Pre-Certification duties Responsible for verifying insurance coverage and obtaining authorizations if necessary from insurance carriers for procedures test therapy etc. Notify physician/assistant when pre-cert problems occur
• Medical Records duties Pulls charts for scheduled patients prepares charts by assuring all required reports faxes and notes are present files charts back. Follow HIPAA guidelines for release of medical records. Thins charts per office schedule following chart retention regulations
• Medical Assistant duties Prepares patient and equipment for exams and procedures apply/remove dressings administers treatment under the direction/supervision of the physician. Maintains medical supply inventory maintains physicians call schedule schedules all surgeries and procedures with the OR if applicable. Provides phone triage for scheduling same day appointments.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience or associates degree and one year experience.

Work Experience

1 year MA experience. (Preferred)

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

May require long periods of sitting or standing some stooping bending and stretching. Hearing must be in range of phones. Intermittent standing. Intermittent walking. Intermittent sitting. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Intermittent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Normal medical office environment. Ability to read and comprehend. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Work may be interrupted frequently and potential for extended hours and a variable schedule.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Efficient data entry skills pleasant interpersonal skills ability to sort and file ability to balance charges payments deposits at end of day. Additionally flexibility and versatility are a must. Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner. Strong patient-centered focus. Effective verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work as part of a clinical team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients employees and the public. Ability to organize and manage competing priorities. Ability to problem solve and show good judgment. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to read understand and follow oral and written instruction.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .