Medical Assistant

Hughston; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics in Lebanon, TN seeks a Medical Assistant, ATC, or LPN to join our clinic team. The role supports physicians in patient care and performs administrative duties to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Qualified candidates have MA certification or at least one year of MA experience, and a High School diploma with BLS certification. Local travel may be required and you should be comfortable in an orthopedic environment.

Qualifications

• MA Certification or Minimum of one year work experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with what the physician requires for a productive clinic.
• Review and maintain charts to ensure completeness/EMR guidelines with reviewing clinicals.
• Escort patient from waiting area to triage area and monitor patient flow during clinic.
• 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 devices such as splints, 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 procedure.
• Communication with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgery including orders, pre-cert, or referral information.
• Completion of insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
• Assist in administrative duties as required, including: collection of past due balances when scheduling surgery, check in/check out; scheduling appointments, procedures, and surgeries, pre-cert procedures, insurance verification, data entry, posting charges, and assisting secretaries.

Skills

MA Certification or 1 year experience

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

About Us

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics has an exciting opportunity to join our family as a Medical Assistant, ATC or LPN at our Lebanon clinic.

About Us

At Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, we put patients first. For over 77 years, Hughston has remained committed to providing high quality patient care. We have several locations in Nashville and the surrounding cities in Middle Tennessee.

Our mission is to provide world-class service for all our patients. We strive to be the best provider in orthopedic care, and continue to support and encourage our patients to resume a more active lifestyle. We are looking for candidates who put the needs of patients above all else, are ethical and honest, treat everyone with dignity and courtesy, and do the right things in the right way.

Hughston offers competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company safe harbor contribution to help you get started in saving for your retirement.

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.
• Review and maintain charts to ensure completeness/EMR guidelines w/reviewing clinicals.
• Escort patient 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 devices such as splints, 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 procedure 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 surgeries, pre-cert procedures, insurance verification, data entry, posting charges, and assisting secretaries.
• Experience:** MA Certification or Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a Medical Assistant required. Orthopaedics experience preferred.
• Education:** High School or equivalent required. BLS certification required.

Special Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Must have knowledge of the health care field and medical specialty.
• This position requires local travel via personal vehicle so a valid drivers license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record upon hire are required (MVR will be screened on an annual basis.)

*The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, 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.*