Clinic Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

The Clinical Athletic Trainer role is an exceptional opportunity for a certified Athletic Trainer to literally get off the sidelines and into the game. Our ATCs work shoulder to shoulder with physicians, mid-level providers, physical therapists, MAs, and orthopedic technicians. Together, our dynamic clinical team helps our patients - from athletes to weekend warriors live their best lives. Our Athletic Trainers use their specialty knowledge and a deeply rooted compassion for helping our patients.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

**The primary position is in the clinic, but will also be able to use ATC as a contractor for our sponsored sports teams (Rangers, WWU, WCC, Whatcom Sports, Blazers, Bellingham United) if applicant is wanting additional hours outside of their 40hrs with Proliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Support the physician and/or mid-level provider in the delivery of exceptional orthopedic care at our clinic locations and physical therapy departments.
• Provide support on the sidelines at athletic events.
• Support our afterhours orthopedic urgent care clinic as needed.
• Provide casting, bracing, splinting, or other DME equipment.
• Administer injections, remove casts, splints, and dressings as directed by physician.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for clinical procedures such as aspirations, injections, and X-rays.
• Take patient medical histories, obtain chief complaints, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Manage the flow of patients throughout the clinic, rooming patients in a friendly and polite manner.
• Prepare prescriptions or prescription refills as directed by physician.
• Assist with the scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Respond to patient and payer phone calls.
• Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintain patient files in the EHR and document as necessary.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Adhere to OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education/Experience

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience collegiate setting and/or ER or Ortho Clinical Experience
• NATA-BOC Certified and have a current WA State License
• Previous successful experience working in a clinical setting; experience in the orthopedic specialty is preferred, orthopedic casting experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated passion around sports performance and success in supporting multiple orthopedic sub-specialties.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing patient flow in the clinic without diminishing focus on patient care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and HIPPA regulations and ability to apply those regulations on a day to day basis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and ability to educate patients and/or families on proper care and treatment as directed by the physician.
• Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentially of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and friendliness.
• Provide additional duties as may be assigned.
• Confidence and maturity are essential personal characteristics. The person in this position must also have exceptional organizational skills.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.