Athletic Trainer (Orthopaedic Clinical Tech)

Orthopaedic Clinical Technician

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a full-time Orthopaedic Clinical Technician with a Master's degree in Athletic Training to join our dynamic and experienced Orthopaedics team! This unique role blends clinical technical duties with the skills and expertise of an athletic trainer, offering the chance to support both surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Surgical experience preferred, but we are also open to athletic trainers who are eager to learn and have the ability to obtain surgical training!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collect pertinent health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments and review medical records and confer with physician/APP to ensure patient needs are met. Will assist with patient care to include rooming/intake, vitals, etc. May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographics and insurance information, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders.
• Assist with cast removal and application, splint removal and application, DME application, suture and staple removal.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charges, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Potentially operating as a surgical assist in the OR upon a training completion
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Schedule: Primary schedule is Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. 4 days a week! Rotating day off! Location: Primary location will be West Campus.

Benefits Package includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience - From three months to one year of similar or related experience. New grads welcome to apply! Education - Equivalent to a four-year college degree and completion of a master's level degree in Athletic Training or similar. Athletic Trainer background/specialization required. Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary. Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually. Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Physical Aspects: Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds force constantly to move objects.