Medical Assistant Float

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics•Hendersonville, TN

34d•$500 - $1,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Float assists physicians in the clinic with patient care activities and completes administrative duties as required. The role is based at Hendersonville and Harding Place and is listed as full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The posting offers a $500 to $1,000 sign-on bonus. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits by documenting histories and examinations in the electronic medical record, reviewing charts, entering and following up on orders, and helping maintain efficient patient flow. Clinical duties include taking patients to triage, reviewing vital signs and lab specimens, removing staples and sutures, assisting with minor procedures, and helping patients use durable medical equipment. The role also involves preparing and cleaning exam rooms and equipment, communicating instructions to patients, and following up after procedures. Administrative duties include coordinating tests and surgeries with outside facilities, preparing insurance and referral information, completing insurance, disability, and FMLA forms, and assisting with scheduling, check-in/check-out, insurance verification, data entry, charge posting, pre-certification, and collection of past-due balances when scheduling surgery. The position may require irregular work hours.

Requirements

At least one year of relevant healthcare experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR), and proof of insurance for position onboarding.
Annual MVR may be required under policy and procedure; background reports may be run as needed during employment.
Ability to work independently and working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Knowledge of AthenaNet and medical specialty terminology.
Ability to work irregular hours if required.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Responsibilities

Understand the physician’s needs for a productive clinic.
Accompany providers into examination rooms and accurately document patient histories, examinations, and encounter details in the electronic medical record, including other people present when applicable.
Enter provider-ordered tests and procedures and review charts.
Ensure ordered tests are performed accurately and promptly.
Document patient information in the EMR according to physician dictation.
Review and maintain charts for completeness and compliance with EMR guidelines while reviewing clinical information.
Escort patients from the waiting area to triage, including patients with limited mobility.
Monitor schedules and patient flow to support clinic efficiency and organization.
Review initial vital signs evaluations, including lab specimens.
Remove staples and sutures and assist with minor surgical procedures as needed.
Assist with placement, removal, and instruction for durable medical equipment, including splints, casts, immobilizers, braces, and bandages.
Clean and sterilize equipment using approved techniques.
Clean and stock examination rooms and change examination-table sheets after each patient.
Communicate restrictions and instructions to patients.
Make follow-up calls after surgery or other invasive procedures and document patient progress.
Coordinate tests and surgeries with outside facilities and prepare necessary orders, pre-certification, or referral information.
Complete insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
Assist with administrative duties, including past-due balance collection when scheduling surgery, check-in/check-out, appointment and procedure scheduling, pre-certification, insurance verification, data entry, charge posting, and support for secretaries.