Athletic Trainer - FT - Float

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in Nashville, TN seeks a Clinical Assistant to support doctors, PAs, and NPs in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.

You will prepare patients and their electronic medical records, communicate injuries to providers, assist with procedures, schedule surgeries and follow-ups, and educate patients to ensure a compassionate, efficient care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education preferred.
• Licensure or Certification: Athletic Trainer (BOC) certification AND State of Tennessee AT license OR Registered Nurse (RN) license OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license OR Medical Assistant certification/registration.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties.
• Proficiency using email and interacting with Internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and electronic medical records for provider visits.
• Communicating patient injuries, conditions, and concerns to providers.
• Assisting with suture removal, injection preparation, and brace fitting.
• Supporting physicians and advanced practice providers during clinic.
• Scheduling surgeries and follow-up appointments.
• Providing patient education in person and over the phone.
• Documenting office visits and patient communications.
• Helping ensure a positive, efficient, and compassionate patient experience.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR familiarity

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Medical assisting training

Licensure/Certification: Athletic Trainer / RN / LPN / Medical Assistant

Job description

Join our outstanding sports medicine team as a Clinical Assistant and work alongside experienced Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment.As a Clinical Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting both our providers and patients. You’ll use your clinical knowledge and skills to prepare patients and their electronic medical records for appointments, communicate patient injuries and conditions to providers, and help facilitate physician orders.Key responsibilities include:Preparing patients and electronic medical records for provider visitsCommunicating patient injuries, conditions, and concerns to providersAssisting with suture removal, injection preparation, and brace fittingSupporting physicians and advanced practice providers during clinicScheduling surgeries and follow-up appointmentsProviding patient education in person and over the phoneDocumenting office visits and patient communicationsHelping ensure a positive, efficient, and compassionate patient experienceWhat You Can Expect:Comprehensive on-the-job trainingMonday–Friday scheduleNo late nights, weekends, or holidaysSupportive, collaborative clinical teamOpportunities to gain valuable experience in sports medicine and orthopedicsThe primary focus of this position is providing exceptional care and support to our patients in the clinic setting and compenstation is based on experience.Education and RequirementsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent education preferredLicensure or Certification in one of the following types:Athletic Trainer: BOC certification AND State of Tennessee AT licenseRegistered Nurse: State of Tennessee RN licenseLicensed Practice Nurse: State of Tennessee LPN licenseMedical Assistant: Certification or registration through an accredited national institutionMedical assisting training preferredProficiency using email and interacting with Internet applicationsExcellent communication skills and the ability to perform patient education dutiesWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.