Athletic Trainer/ATC - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Fairlawn, OH is hiring an Athletic Trainer to fit patients with DME and orthoses, educate on proper use, and support the DME program across clinic locations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Athletic Training, requires Ohio licensure with BOC certification preferred, and has 3–5 years of athletic training experience, with proficiency in EMR systems and adherence to clinical safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field required.
• Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years athletic trainer experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Fit patients with prescribed DME and orthoses, including education, modification and proper use.
• Participates in all aspects of the DME program, including insurance verification, billing, and patient guidance.
• Obtain insurance authorizations, verify benefits, and explain coverage to patients.
• Schedule DME appointments and send referrals to vendors per insurance guidelines.
• Coordinate timely delivery of equipment, including surgical needs, and send referrals as necessary.
• Complete and update patient forms; review EMR for progress notes and stat orders; prepare charge tickets.
• Enter DME charges with correct modifiers; dispense equipment through inventory system.

Skills

EMR systems proficiency

Clinical safety protocols

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Essentials:

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | Monday-Friday | 1st Shift | No weekends/holidays
Location: Fairlawn, OH & Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Specialties: Orthopedics
Travel: May be required to travel between clinic locations as needed

What Youll Do:

• Fit patients with prescribed durable medical equipment (DME) and orthoses, including education, modification and proper use.
• Participates in all aspects of the DME program, including insurance verification, billing, and patient guidance.
• Obtain insurance authorizations, verify benefits, and explain coverage to patients.
• Schedule DME appointments and send referrals to vendors per insurance guidelines.
• Coordinate timely delivery of equipment, including surgical needs, and send referrals as necessary.
• Complete and update patient forms; review EMR for progress notes and stat orders; prepare charge tickets.
• Enter DME charges with correct modifiers; dispense equipment through inventory system.

What Were Looking For:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited program required.
• Masters degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of demonstrated experience as an Athletic Trainer or related field, preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in EMR systems preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical safety protocols and quality standards.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and clinical demands.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice Athletic Training in the State of Ohio required; Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC), Inc. for Athletic Trainers preferred; BLS required.