Medical Assistant Floater Full Time

Hughston Clinic; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians with patient care duties and complete necessary administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma or equivalent and either be a Certified Medical Assistant or have a year of relevant experience.

This role involves monitoring patient flow, assisting in minor surgical procedures, and ensuring timely documentation of patient information. Candidates should be able to work independently and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or one year relevant experience required.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Assist physician(s) in clinic with patient care activities.
• Complete administrative duties including scheduling, insurance verification, and data entry.
• Monitor patient flow during clinic operations.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and documentation.

Skills

Typing speed of 50 words per minute

Knowledge of HIPAA requirements

Independent work capability

Knowledge of health care field

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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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.
• Accompanies provider into the patient examination room in order to transcribe patient history and exams to accurately document the providers encounter with patient and others present.
• Accurately enter test and procedures as ordered by provider.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner
• Accurately document patient information in EMR chart per physician dictation.
• 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 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

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or one year relevant experience required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Special Qualifications

• Must be able to accurately type 50 words per minute.
• Must be able to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of the health care field/medical specialty.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

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.