Athletic Trainer - Certified

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Athletic Trainer to join their team in New York. The role involves ensuring patient care, performing clinical responsibilities, and assisting in diagnostic tests while maintaining compliance with organizational policies.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, be NYS Certified Athletic Trainers, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary between $75,000 to $85,000 USD, highlighting the importance of patient confidentiality and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor's degree and certification as a NYS Athletic Trainer.
• Experience preferred in athletic environments as an MOA or ATC.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and patient flow.
• Handles clerical tasks like sending/receiving medical records and scheduling.
• Assists with patient diagnostic tests and clinical responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Medical assisting

Education

Bachelor's degree and NYS Certified Athletic Trainer

Tools

BLS

Athletic Trainer Certified

Job description

Pay or shift range: $75,000 USD to $85,000 USD

Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam rooms; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
• Complete clerical responsibilities as assigned may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fit patients and give appropriate instruction on a variety of DME. Prepare patients for diagnostic tests and assist in the coordination of patient care; be proficient in casting and splinting applications and associated procedures including dressing changes, associated applications and suture removal.
• Complete organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Availability for sport coverage duties at various events; rounding with contracted high schools and colleges to provide care, assistance and education to injured athletes.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities, which include checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; emergency first aid.
  • Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory and practice based on NYS guidelines.
• Work as part of a team along with Physicians, APPs, Licensed Nurses, Receptionists and all other staff.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality. HIPAA Compliant.
• Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

• Candidates must have at minimum a bachelor’s degree and be a NYS Certified Athletic Trainer; excellent interpersonal skills and customer service attitude.
• Preferred: experience working as an MOA or ATC in an athletic environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Athletic Trainer Certified
• BLS

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