ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field if completed before 2020; otherwise, effective 2020, Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field required.
CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE:
- Current State of Michigan Athletic Trainer License.
- NATA BOC Certification preferred.
- Valid American Heart Association CPR certification.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of related experience preferred.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ABILITIES & SKILLS):
- Knowledge of patient care and organizational policies related to position responsibilities.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to position responsibilities.
- Proficient/knowledgeable in medical terminology as it pertains to clinical documentation in medical record.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations needed during the course of performing essential job duties.
- Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, email, e-learning, intranet, Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.
- Ability to speak before groups of people, either in-person or virtually.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays courteous and friendly demeanor.
- Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, providers, patients, family members, hospital staff, non-IHA providers and their staff.
- Ability to cross-train in other areas of practice in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
- Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities and time constraints.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
- Knowledge of the compliance aspects of clinical care and patient privacy and best practices in medical office operations.
- Successful completion of IHA competency-based program within introductory and training period.
- Flexibility in hours to meet deadlines or patients’ schedules. Availability for some weekend and/or evening services or programs.
- Ability to travel to other office/practice sites, meeting/training locations, games, competitions and tournaments.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Physical activity that often requires keyboarding, phone work and charting.
- Physical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computer.
- Physical activity that often requires handling and lifting patients walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling and/or twisting.
- Physical activity that often requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling over 50 lbs.
- Physical activity that sometimes requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust and focus.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
- Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face for long periods of time in English.
MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:
This job operates in a medical facility and requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital/clinic. Employees will be working where there is patient care equipment. Hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids are also present. Exposure to sharps, x-rays, patients' conditions and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases is possible. This position requires significant interaction with people (many of whom are scared, hurt and/or ill) which can be stressful and result in competing priorities.
