Medical Assistant Trauma Full-Time

The Hughston Clinic; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Florida is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in patient care. You will help maintain EMR documentation, coordinate patient flow, and assist with routine procedures in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Required are one year of relevant experience and a Basic Life Support certification; CMA is preferred. Travel to satellite clinics may be required; strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant clinical experience preferred; CMA may substitute.
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of healthcare field and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and clinical staff in patient care activities.
• Review and maintain patient charts and EMR guidelines.
• Escort patients to triage areas and manage patient flow.
• Monitor schedules and clinic efficiency; coordinate tests and procedures.
• Assist with minor procedures; remove staples/sutures as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize equipment; stock supplies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MA Certification (CMA)

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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.
• 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 devices such as splints, 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:

Required:

One (1) year relevant experience. Medical Assistant certification (CMA) may be considered in lieu of relevant experience.

Education:

Required:

High School or equivalent

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently.

Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty.

This position may require travel to and from satellite clinics as assigned. Please note, if assigned for travel, this position will require a valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record upon hire (MVR will be screened on an annual basis).

Preferred:

MA Certification (CMA)

Knowledge of AthenaNet

Knowledge of medical terminology

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, 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 protected veteran status. This company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.