Assistant Athletic Trainer, Insurance and Medical Claims Liaison

Position Description

Manhattan University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of
the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), is seeking a
qualified candidate for a full-time position of Assistant Athletic
Trainer to work with our 22 Division I sport programs. This
position will also coordinate all aspects of the department's
athletic injury insurance claims. This position assists the
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic
Trainer and staff with the safety and welfare of the
student-athletes. This is an in-person, on-campus,
non-remote position.

Position Reports To: Assistant Athletic
Director for Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head
Athletic Trainer with day-to-day operations of the athletic
training room

• Provide treatment and care to injured athletes.

• Responsible for injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation,
practice and game coverage, documentation, and communication with
physicians and coaches.

• Manages athletic injury insurance claims, verifies primary
insurance information, submits primary and secondary insurance
documentation, processing of student athlete bills, submits and
tracks claims through resolution as needed and educates student
athletes and families on the insurance processes.

• Serve as liaison between team physicians, athletic
administrators and coaches.

• Maintain comprehensive medical documentation.

• Assist with the administering of institutional drug testing
programs, game/event and practice coverage and team travel.

• Collaborate with assistant athletic trainers and supervise work
study students.

• Assist with pre-participation health screens.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.

• NATABOC certified, NY State licensed or eligible.

• CPR/AED certified.

• Strong computer, interpersonal, and organizational
skills.

• Ability to travel, work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
as needed.

• 2+ years of experience in higher education or professional
sports settings.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to lift equipment on occasion and work in various
environmental conditions.

• Ability to foster positive relationships and create
partnerships with a wide range of constituent groups.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong attention
to detail and keep specific timelines.

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
with the ability to problem solve.