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The Athlete Health & Performance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating comprehensive medical care, licensure, and post-event injury management for athletes. This role involves frequent communication with athletes, medical providers, insurance partners, and athletic commissions to ensure timely medical evaluations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuity of care following competition.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinates all aspects of medical care for athletes, including coordination of efforts with individual service providers and insurance companies
Schedule and manage medical appointments, ensuring athletes receive timely evaluations and treatment related to injuries, licensure, and post-fight care
Research, identify, and maintain relationships with qualified medical providers capable of delivering appropriate athlete care
Facilitate medical services by providing insurance information or arranging direct payment to medical providers when required
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Director regarding athlete treatment plans, medical suspensions, and clearances to return to competition
Track and manage medical requirements for athlete licensure, including follow-up with athletes, managers, and athletic commissions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records within company databases in compliance with HIPAA and company policies
Identify and coordinate with trauma hospitals and emergency medical services in host cities prior to events, confirming coverage, setup, and service requirements
Attend assigned events to assist with on-site medical coordination, injury response, and hospital transport as needed
rotate event coverage with team members
Liaise with commission physicians and EMTs on event days and support commission medical operations during events
Prepare regular reports detailing athlete injuries, medical status updates, insurance claims, and related documentation
Routinely follows up with assigned athletes and track injuries
Works with the state’s athletic commission to lift athlete’s medical suspensions
Coordinate travel arrangements for athletes requiring specialized medical treatment or referrals, as needed
Support Athlete Health & Performance operations across multiple promotions and properties, including but not limited to UFC, UFC BJJ, Power Slap, and other affiliated events or organizations
Perform additional duties as assigned to support Athlete Health & Performance operations
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in a science or healthcare-related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a medical or healthcare setting
Knowledge and/or education pertaining to medical terminology
Familiarity with ICD-9 and CPT coding
Experience submitting health insurance claims for health care provider helpful
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
ability to learn additional software systems
Strong multitasking and time-management abilities
Bilingual skills Preferred
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required