Medical Assistant

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics•Nashville, TN

20h•$500 - $1,000

About The Position

Assist physician(s) in the clinic with patient care activities and complete administrative duties as required. The role supports the provider during patient encounters, maintains accurate electronic medical records, helps coordinate tests and procedures, and contributes to efficient patient flow and clinic operations. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and may require irregular work hours. A sign-on bonus of $500 to $1,000 is offered. The Hughston Clinic and its listed affiliated organizations participate in E-Verify and are equal opportunity employers. They recruit and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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.
An annual MVR may be required under policy and procedure; background reports may be run as needed during employment.
Ability to work independently.
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

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Responsibilities

Understand what the physician needs for a productive clinic.
Accompany the provider into examination rooms and transcribe patient histories and exams, accurately documenting provider encounters with patients and others present, if applicable.
Enter provider-ordered tests and procedures accurately and review charts.
Ensure ordered tests are performed accurately and promptly.
Document patient information in the EMR chart 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 the triage area, including patients with full or limited mobility.
Monitor schedules and patient flow throughout the clinic to support efficiency and organization.
Review initial vital-sign evaluations, including lab specimens.
Remove staples and sutures and assist with minor surgical procedures as needed.
Assist with placement, removal, and instruction for DME devices such as 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 to patients after surgery or other invasive procedures and document their progress.
Communicate with outside facilities to schedule tests or surgery and prepare necessary orders, pre-certification, or referral information.
Complete insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
Assist with administrative duties, including collecting past-due balances when scheduling surgery, check-in and check-out, scheduling appointments and procedures, procedure pre-certification, insurance verification, data entry, posting charges, and assisting secretaries.