Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics - Court

MyMichigan Health
US - Michigan - West Branch
December 25, 2024

Summary:

The athletic trainer provides patient care in accordance with their Michigan medical license.
The athletic trainer under direct supervision of the provider, will be responsible for patient assessment and care, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
The athletic trainer will be responsible for coordinating care to assure high quality, compassionate patient care is provided.
They will maintain and oversee patients at the office locations and will act as the liaison with other organizations and departments.
This position may be required to order all medical, pharmacy supplies, and office supplies to manage patient care.
They will assure compliance with all the policies/procedures of MyMichigan Health and follow Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies.

They will coordinate with and train any new employees, students and float staff as required.
The clinical person will provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor for compliance and the effects of care management with high risk patients, educate on prescriptions and teach the patient and family the reasons for the medication and side effects, coordinate and ensure continuity of care with other providers.
Also, may perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as needed.

The expectations outlined in this job description may vary slightly depending on the practice in which you are assigned.
Your immediate supervisor will be able to clarify your responsibilities for you.

Responsibilities:

(30%)
• Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition.
Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned.
Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.

(25%)
• Assists provider with examinations and procedures.

(15%)
• Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results.
Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and/or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.

(10%)
• Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure.
Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.

(10%)
• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Records and tracks daily activities at designated school.

(10%)
• Provides patients with education material including HEP and assists with bracing/splinting/casting of orthopedic conditions.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Promotes process improvement.
Assists with program development.

Provides feedback in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.

Promotes physical t.

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