POSITION SUMMARY
A member of a multi-disciplinary team in a specialized orthopedic and musculoskeletal clinic, this individual is responsible for the safe and effective direct delivery of patient care, including triage, physician extender duties, including assessment, care planning, casting, coordinating patient services, instructing self-care and home programs and athletic training duties.
SUPERVISION: May participate in the supervision of Medical Assistants
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
- Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors.
- Organizes all clinically relevant information: studies, films, medical records, etc.
- Performs physical exam of the patient to estimate severity of illness and/or injury including learning about chief complaint. Case presentation to physician with pertinent, objective information determined during history and exam.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the scope of practice guidelines.
- Accurately and thoroughly documents visit and procedures as they are being performed by the physician as a scribe, including but not limited to medical history, physical exam, procedures, treatments, patient education, explanation of risks and benefits, diagnoses, prescriptions, follow-up instructions, self-care instructions, referrals and scheduling of follow-up visits.
- Assists with ordering x-rays, MRIs, CT scans and other diagnostic tests or labs and DME as directed by the physician.
- Removal of sutures/staples and provides simple wound care.
- Removal of cast/splints and assists with casting when needed, some employees may be trained to cast independently depending on the needs of their physician.
- Physician dependent, but may require additional training in preparation of injections and/or assisting with injections and/or aspirations.
- Provides patients with post-visit informational materials and provides patient education and instruction.
- Assists with clinic flow, paperwork and chart management.
- Talks directly to patients on the telephone and determines urgency of needs based on symptoms reported and instructs patient on appropriate care and/or need for emergency department evaluation and/or office follow-up with a provider.
- Sends those with high-risk chief complaints such as chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, or severe headaches to ER immediately or arranges for ambulance. May provide appropriate home health advice to those patients who do not need to go directly to the ER. Arranges for office visit to assess wound and/or rule out infection, if possible during business hours.
- Assists with monitoring provider schedule/template.
- Participates in weekly and/or monthly staff meetings as designated by primary supervisor.
- Demonstrate competencies applicable to job position.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Athletic Training is required
- Minimum one year of experience as an Athletic Trainer is required
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Associates Board of Certification (NATABOC) is required
- Must be eligible for State of Michigan Licensure; no grace period
Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional athletic training to provide ongoing patient care.
- Time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of professional athletic training theory, regulations and evidence-based practice to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of clinical processes; clinical care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law and national regulations, athletic trainer guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
- Demonstrates regular attendance and is prompt when reporting to work or attending scheduled meetings.
- Ability to document and navigate an integrated electronic medical record.
- Working knowledge of computers and their applications
- Have a courteous, pleasant manner. Must be able to put patients at ease and explain physicians’ instructions.
- Able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful situations and to communicate clearly.
Motor, sensory and physical requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Frequent bending, stooping, lifting and reaching required
- Employee may be required to lift up to 25 pounds
- Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment
- Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight