LPN, Medical Assistant or Clinical Athletic Trainer

The Hughston Clinic; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500-$1000

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic is seeking a qualified candidate for Dr. Marc Tressler's team in Centennial and Hendersonville. The role supports physicians with patient care and administrative duties in a full-time schedule (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

A sign-on bonus of $500 to $1,000 is offered. Responsibilities include patient history transcription, EMR documentation, test entry, chart maintenance, and coordinating with outside facilities.

Qualifications

• One year years experience as a medical assistant or Medical Assistant certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Valid Driverres License; satisfactory MVR and proof of insurance for on-boarding.
• Must be able to work independently; working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of AthenaNet and medical terminology.
• Irregular work hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with what the physician requires for a productive clinic.
• Accompany provider into the patient examination room to transcribe patient history and exams to accurately document the encounter.
• Enter tests and procedures as ordered and review charts.
• Ensure all tests ordered are performed accurately and on time.
• Document patient information in the EMR per physician dictation.
• Review and maintain charts per EMR guidelines.
• Escort patients from waiting area to triage area and manage patient flow.
• Monitor schedules to maximize clinic efficiency and organization.
• Review initial vital signs and any lab specimens.
• Assist with removal of staples, sutures, and minor procedures.
• Assist with placement, removal, and instruction of DME devices (splints, casts, braces).
• Clean and sterilize equipment; stock exam rooms and change sheets.
• Communicate restrictions and instructions to patients.
• Follow up calls after surgery or invasive procedures to document progress.
• Coordinate with outside facilities for tests/surgery and ensure orders and referrals are ready.
• Complete insurance, disability, and FMLA forms promptly.
• Assist in administrative duties (billing, scheduling, verification, data entry).

Skills

Medical assistant experience

HIPAA knowledge

BLS certification

AthenaNet knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dr. Marc Tressler - LPN, Medical Assistant or Clinical Athletic Trainer

Centennial and Hendersonville

Full time Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sign on Bonus $500 to $1,000

POSITION GOAL

Assist Physician(s) in Clinic with patient care activities. Complete administrative duties as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarity with what the physician requires for a productive clinic.
• Accompany provider into the patient examination room to transcribe patient history and exams to accurately, documenting the providers’ encounter with patients and others present (if applicable).
• Accurately enter test and procedures as ordered by provider and review charts.
• Ensure all tests ordered are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately document patient information in EMR chart per physician dictation.
• Review and maintain charts to ensure completeness/EMR guidelines w/reviewing clinicals.
• Escort patients from waiting area to triage area, ranging from those patients with full mobility to limited mobility.
• Constant monitoring of schedules and patient flow during clinic to ensure maximum efficiency/organization.
• Review initial vital signs evaluation to include any lab specimens.
• Remove staples, sutures, and assist with minor surgical procedures as needed.
• Assist with placement, removal, and instruction of DME devices such as splints, casting, immobilizers, braces, and bandages.
• Clean and sterilize equipment using approved techniques.
• Clean and stock exam rooms and change sheets on exam tables after each patient.
• Communicate restrictions and instructions to patients.
• Follow up calls to patients after surgery or other invasive procedures to document their progress.
• Communication with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgery to include having any necessary orders, pre-cert, or referral information ready.
• Completion of insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
• Assist in administrative duties as required, to include but not limited to collection of past due balances when scheduling surgery, check in/check out; scheduling appointments, procedures, and pre-cert procedures, insurance verification, data entry, posting charges, and assisting secretaries.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

• One (1) year's experience as a medical assistant or Medical Assistant certification.

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• Must be able to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of the AthenaNet and medical specialty/terminology.
• This position may require irregular work hours.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.