Medical Assistant Full Time

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic seeks a healthcare assistant to support physicians in the clinic, transcribe patient history and exams, and document encounters in the EMR per provider dictation. The role includes maintaining patient flow, assisting with tests and procedures, and ensuring timely completion of orders and charts.

The position requires at least 1 year of healthcare experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory MVR.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory MVR and proof of insurance required for onboarding.
• Must comply with HIPAA and maintain patient privacy.
• Must be able to work irregular hours as needed.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Background checks may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in clinic with patient care and documentation.
• Transcribe patient history and exams into EMR accurately.
• Enter tests and procedures as ordered and ensure timely completion.
• Escort patients and manage patient flow to maintain clinic efficiency.
• Document patient information in EMR per physician dictation.

Skills

Healthcare experience

HIPAA knowledge

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AthenaNet

Job description

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.

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Special Qualifications:

• 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 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.