Emily Young
UNC Health Care
Durham,NC
10
years of professional experience
Clinical professional with over a decade of direct patient care experience seeking to transition into a more analytical, data-focused healthcare role. Skilled in interpreting clinical documentation, identifying patterns in patient records, and applying critical thinking to complex cases- skills directly transferable to chart review, clinical data validation, and documentation quality initiatives.
Work History
Athletic Trainer
2 Years 2 Months- Physician extender role in the Orthopedics department, primarily in the Hand and Upper Extremity Division
- Apply casts, splints, braces and dispense crutches/other DME and provide patient education for these items
- Staple or suture removal, prepare injections, take vital signs, stock and clean rooms
- Answer patient clinical phone calls in a timely manner and complete disability paperwork
- room and obtain the necessary patient information to update the patient history and chart
- review and analyze medical records to verify all the appropriate test results or patient information related to the appointment have been received
- order appropriate x-ray, lab, or other medical tests as indicated and associate the order with the correct diagnosis
- Input procedure and diagnosis codes for surgical cases and in-office procedures
- perform a thorough medical history and appropriate physical examination with appropriate documentation
- represent the Hand and Upper Extremity division in quality improvement meetings to implement administrative and clinical changes to support healthcare delivery
- collaborate with EMR specialist identifying opportunities for improvement in documentation
Athletic Trainer
1 Year 9 Months- Provided primary support to the attending Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports, Spine
& Musculoskeletal program physician - Performed patient pre-screening with history taking, appropriate examination techniques, documenting appropriate meaningful use data, triage patient message and phone calls
- Assisted with front end operations including insurance verification, patient check-ins/outs, referral verification, appointment scheduling, point-of-sale systems
- Completed insurance authorizations for rehabilitation services, outpatient/ambulatory procedures, diagnostic imaging utilizing appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes
- Developed appropriate home exercise program based on patient diagnosis, current activity level, and plan of care goals
Athletic Trainer
5 Years 5 Months- Full time coverage of varsity and club sports providing on-field
emergency care, clinical evaluations and diagnosis, and
therapeutic rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and general
medical conditions - Facilitated team physician, acted as scribe, coordinated care including referral for images and filing insurance claims
- Lead coordinator of pre-participation screening
- Developed and implemented preventative programs to minimize injuries in volleyball, softball, and ice hockey
- Converted paper documentation system to EMR, oversaw staff scheduling, provided continuing education opportunities for staff, participated in hiring process for athletic training positions
- Lead clinical researcher of IRB approved research study,
collected and organized data
Athletic Trainer
5 Years 10 Months- Self-employed provider of medical coverage for collision and
non-collision sporting events ranging from multi-day youth
clinics to collegiate off-season practices/games - Conducted injury assessments and provided immediate care
- Maintain proper documentation to ensure appropriate follow-
up care with athletes’ parents, physicians, and athletic trainers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Skills
Medical terminology and anatomy knowledge
Ability to analyze and interpret medical information
Proficient in computer applications i.e. EMR
Microsoft Office
Strict adherence to HIPAA compliance standard
CPR Basic Life Support
Effective time management
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Timeline
Athletic Trainer
UNC Health Care
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
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Tufts University
01.2017 - 06.2022Read More
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Bachelor of Science from Athletic Training
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