Athletic Trainer - Pain Clinic

Pay Range:
$25.41-$38.14 Hourly
Wage offered depends on job-related experience, knowledge, and skills.
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Classification: Hourly
Position Overview: The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) works closely with the providers to provide direct care to patients making sure they receive compassionate and accurate communication, education and medical services. The responsibilities of the ATC as a physician extender may include: injury assessment, injury prevention and patient education, patient scheduling, surgical/procedure assistant, communicating with other health care entities and insurance payers. The ATC demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Works with clinical staff and providers obtaining patient paperwork to support patient care services.
About the Team: Become part of an inclusive organization whose goal is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Required Education, Licensure, Certifications, & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters of Science degree, in Athletic Training
• Current BLS and State of Washington Athletic Training License. NATA certified preferred.
• Ability to read and write clearly, and understand policies, labels, and written instructions.

Preferred Education, Certifications, & Experience: (optional)

• Prefer experience in high school or collegiate athletic training environments and student Athletic Trainer supervision.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with colleagues and customers.
• Competent in computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Comfort in answering phones and speaking with customers on the phone.
• Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology.

Essential Functions:

• Establish and maintain communication and collaboration with colleagues, patients, payers and community members, to promote teamwork and positive patient outcomes.
• Promotes and contributes to a positive work environment, serving others professional and positive attitude.

• Keep current with the changes in professionalism and hospital policy. Ensure completion of regulatory and departmental competencies within the timeframe set by your supervisor.

• Accountable to demonstrate work effectiveness through safe completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner. Uses appropriate delegation to assist in patient care.
• Follow high reliability practices set by the organization and/or department and report safety concerns. Participate in quality improvement projects throughout the organization in order to support a safe and just culture work environment.
• Participate in all assigned meetings and committee assignments.
• Participate in organizational wide new employee orientation and successful completion of departmental orientation.
• Arrive to your workstation at your appointed time and be able and ready to perform the work assigned. The expectation is that the employee will be present for all scheduled shifts.
• Collects and tracks medical records for timely transcription and processing providers orders.
• Gathers all necessary and required documentation supporting patient services to be ready for scheduling and may assist in scheduling appointments.
• Uploads supporting documentation and authorization information into the EMR consistent with PRH electronic record policy.
• Communicates and works with referring provider &/or the clinic team to ensure understanding of the varying requirements from insurances to obtain prior authorizations.
• Uses good judgement in communication of patient needs to other team members.
• Researches denials, calls insurance companies, doctors' offices or patients to assist resolve denial issues.
• Compile and evaluate data on patients responses to procedures/treatments.
• Analyze patient diagnosis and response to treatment to determine appropriateness of treatment plan being delivered.
• Train, demonstrate, or guide others in the performance of assigned work.
• Portray a high level of professionalism of accountability and reliability, driving organization vision, mission and values adhering to our just culture environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and take responsibility for departmental space.
• Respond to requests from patients, colleagues and external customers as requested, following all organizational policies, and governmental regulations.

Non-Essential Functions: (standardized)
Assigned duties and tasks, as needed, to drive towards the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization

• Performs other non-essential functions as requested.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: 75%. Standing/Walking: 25%.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of wheelchairs weighing over 200 pounds.
• Occasional climbing of stairs to reach other levels of the building.
• Occasional stooping/kneeling to reach items on low shelves and to get into low cabinets.
• Occasional reaching/handling to complete paperwork.
• Constant use of phones and computers.
• Constant talking/hearing/seeing to interact with patients, staff and visitors.

Environmental Conditions:

• Location: Inside.
• Frequent exposure to noise may cause distraction.
• Minimal risk of injury due to proximity of moving parts on computer printer, fax machine and copier.
• Minimal exposure to biohazardous materials.
• Minimal exposure to drafts.

We believe Pullman Regional Hospital is extraordinary.
We are an independent, patient and employee-focused, award-winning organization with a unique, collaborative and inclusive culture.
On a daily basis, our 600+ employees serve patients and communities through Pullman Regional Hospital, the Foundation, and our growing network of clinics. We are one of the largest employers in Pullman, WA, and a community leader in healthcare activities. Together, we continue to raise the bar of expectation for quality healthcare and the patient experience. In this way, the extraordinary for all others becomes the expected at Pullman Regional.
Our greatest asset is our people. That's why we hire passionate people who are aligned with our mission to nurture and facilitate a healthier quality of life for our region.
If you have a passion for health and healing, enjoy helping people, and want to work for an organization that values a growth mindset, we can't wait to meet you!