MUSCP- Certified Athletic Trainer-Hand and Upper Extremity - Department of Orthopaedics

Job Duties/Responsibilities:  

1. Provide general patient care in a clinical setting:  

triage patients and prepare for M.D. exams and procedures; assist with exams, procedures and treatments as necessary; instruct patients in collection of samples and tests; administer prescribed medications, treatments and tests as ordered by M.D.; observe record and report patient physical and psychosocial condition, reaction to medications and treatments to M.D.; respond to and triage incoming calls; instruct patient as ordered by M.D regarding treatment and/or medication. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by M.D. 

2. Coordinate patient care: Maintain timely flow of patients, schedule appointments and referrals 

based on urgency and availability; screen patients for appropriate information and provide 

patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment; maintain and review patient 

records, charts, and other pertinent information, communicating information as appropriate; 

post-test exams results; review operative information with patient; educate patients in therapy 

treatment plans; assist with cast/brace and preoperative and equipment when needed; be available to assist on days when requested (i.e., graft prep, patient flow, etc.); assists surgery scheduling and interface with central scheduling. 

3. Maintain inventory and equipment: maintain exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness 

as required by OSHA and UMA; ensure accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled 

maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, CLIA and UMA; track by 

documentation. 

4. Perform Clerical and administrative duties as necessary: Complete office forms for patients (i.e. 

disability forms, FMLA forms). Attend in-services and meetings, participates in committees as 

requested. Assist MD’s in scheduling appointments, depositions etc.