Medical Assistant Floater

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations across departments. The role includes taking vitals, collecting histories, EMR documentation, and assisting with procedures and DME, with an emphasis on efficient patient flow.

The position requires at least one year in healthcare, a high school diploma, and a CMA preferred; a valid driver’s license and knowledge of HIPAA are essential. Some evenings or weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable MVR and insurance is required for onboarding.
• Must be able to work independently and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Irregular work hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Float between departments and sites to provide coverage as needed.
• Take vitals at check-in and collect patient health history.
• Enter patient information and tests into the EMR per provider instructions.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and with DME devices as needed.
• Prepare, stock, and sterilize exam rooms and equipment.
• Assist with administrative tasks including scheduling, insurance verification, and forms.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

CMA preferred

Job description

Assist with patient care activities as instructed; provide both clinical and administrative support for the clinic and physician staff as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Float between various departments and sites to provide support where needed.
• Adapt quickly to the differing protocols and workflows in each department.
• Accurately collect and enter patient health history.
• Take vitals upon check-in.
• Familiarity with what the physician requires for a productive clinic.
• 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.
• Monitoring schedules and patient flow during clinic to ensure maximum efficiency/organization.
• Accurately enter test and procedures as ordered by provider.
• Ensure all tests ordered are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately document patient information in EMR chart per physician direction.
• 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.
• Communication restrictions and instructions to patients.
• 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.

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. Knowledge of the health care field/medical specialty.
• 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.