Medical Assistant Full Time

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care activities and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant healthcare experience and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include assisting with patient flow, maintaining EMR documentation, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

This position requires a valid Driver’s License and knowledge of HIPAA. Candidates with a CMA certification are preferred. The clinic is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and specialty.
• Maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician(s) in Clinic with patient care activities.
• Monitor schedules and patient flow during clinic for efficiency.
• Document patient information accurately in EMR chart.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of HIPAA

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AthenaNet

Job description

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 with reviewing clinicals.
• Escort patient from waiting area to triage area, ranging from patients with full mobility to limited mobility.
• Constant monitoring of schedules and patient flow during clinic to ensure maximum efficiency/organization.
• Accompany provider into the patient examination room to transcribe patient history and exams to accurately document the provider’s encounter with patient and others present.
• Accurately enter tests 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.
• Communicate with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgery, including 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 – 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

One (1) year as relevant healthcare experience.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Special Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position onboarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be run 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 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.