Medical Assistant PRN

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

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Columbus, Ohio. As a critical member of the clinic, you will assist physicians with patient care, handle administrative responsibilities, and ensure efficient patient flow. Candidates should possess relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This full-time position offers the chance to make a difference in patient health within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or one year relevant experience required.
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute.
• BLS certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician(s) in Clinic with patient care activities.
• Complete administrative duties as required.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Time management

Knowledge of HIPAA

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.