Medical Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer or LPN

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics•Lebanon, TN

9d•$500 - $1,000

About The Position

Assist physicians in the clinic with patient care activities and complete administrative duties as required. The role supports patient visits, documentation, tests and procedures, clinical workflows, follow-up, and office operations. The position is based in Lebanon and Summit and is full time, scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. A sign-on bonus of $500 to $1,000 is offered.

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 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.
Maintain BLS certification.
Knowledge of AthenaNet and medical specialty terminology.
The position may require irregular work hours.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedics experience.
Outpatient clinic experience.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Athletic Trainer, or LPN.

Responsibilities

Learn what the physician requires to support a productive clinic.
Accompany providers into examination rooms and accurately document patient history, examinations, and other people present during the encounter when applicable.
Enter tests and procedures ordered by the provider and review charts.
Ensure ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
Document patient information in the EMR according to physician dictation.
Review and maintain charts for completeness and compliance with EMR guidelines, including review of 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 and lab specimens.
Remove staples and sutures and assist with minor surgical procedures as needed.
Assist with placement, removal, and instruction for DME devices, 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.
Call patients after surgery or other invasive procedures and document their progress.
Coordinate with outside facilities to schedule tests or surgery, ensuring necessary orders, pre-certification, or referral information is ready.
Complete insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
Perform administrative duties as required, including collecting past-due balances when scheduling surgery, check-in and check-out, scheduling appointments and procedures, pre-certification, insurance verification, data entry, posting charges, and assisting secretaries.