Medical Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer or LPN (Full time)

Hughston; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500–$1000

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant, CMA or LPN for full-time hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A sign-on bonus between $500 and $1,000 is offered.

Role focuses on assisting physicians in clinic with patient care, administrative duties, EMR documentation, and coordinating with patients and external facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience required.
• Outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• Orthopedics experience is a plus.
• HIPAA compliance and patient privacy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe patient history and exams with provider in the exam room.
• Enter tests and procedures in EMR accurately and timely.
• Assist with minor procedures and wound care, including staples/sutures removal.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms, sterilize equipment.
• Coordinate scheduling, referrals, and insurance pre-authorizations.
• Support administrative duties and data entry, including billing tasks.
• Communicate with patients about instructions and follow-up.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

HIPAA compliance

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA or LPN certification (preferred)

Certified Athletic Trainer (preferred)

Job description

Medical Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer or LPN

Mountain Full Time Service Workers Lebanon, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1093

Dr. Shawn Mountain

Medical Assistant

Lebanon and Summit Full time 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday $500 to $1,000 Sign on Bonus

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 as relevant healthcare experience.

Preferred:

• Orthopedics experience.
• Outpatient clinic experience.

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or
• Certified Athletic Trainer or
• LPN

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.
• Maintain BLS certification.
• 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.