Highlights
Will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification. This role ensures accurate documentation, inventory control, and collaboration with providers and clinical staff to facilitate efficient patient care delivery.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Creve Coeur, MO |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://jobs.tenethealth.com |
Description
Athletic Trainer/DME Coordinator- Ortho MO
Creve Coeur, Missouri Ortho Missouri
Category Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID 2603024062
Status Full Time Shift Day
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Job Summary
The Athletic Trainer/DME Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, fitting, and management of durable medical equipment (DME) to support patient care within the medical practice setting. This role ensures accurate documentation, inventory control, and collaboration with providers and clinical staff to facilitate efficient patient care delivery.
Responsibilities
- Will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification.
- Will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
- Educate patients on proper use, care, and expectations of prescribed equipment
- Document all patient interactions, fittings, and charges accurately in the EMR
- Coordinate DME needs for surgical cases across all providers
- Obtain insurance authorizations when required
- Ensure accurate charge entry and assist with billing coordination
- Maintain inventory levels, including ordering, tracking, and reconciliation
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain necessary equipment and resolve supply issues
- Maintain working knowledge of DME products, orthopedic protocols, and medical terminology
- Will maintain NATA and CPR certification in accordance with those respective institutions.
- Will work exclusively in the clinic setting as designated by physician supervisor and practice leadership
- Adhere to all clinical, regulatory, and compliance standards
Qualifications
Education:
- Required: Bachelor''s degree in health-related field
Experience:
- Required: Minimum of 1 year working in a training capacity in a competitive athletic setting.
- Preferred: 1 year experience in orthopedic setting.
Certifications:
- Required: Certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
- AHA BLS.
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About Company
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.
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Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.
Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.