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Hughston Clinic

Medical Assistant Full Time

columbus, GA

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Position GoalAssist Physician(s) in Clinic with patient care activities. Complete administrative duties as required.Position ResponsibilitiesFamiliarity 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 mannerAccurately document patient information in EMR chart per physician dictation.Review initial vital signs evaluation to include any lab specimensRemove staples, sutures, and assist with minor surgical procedures as neededAssist with placement, removal, and instruction of DME devices such as splints, casting, immobilizers, braces, and bandagesClean and sterilize equipment using approved techniquesClean and stock exam rooms and change sheets on exam tables after each patientCommunicate restrictions and instructions to patientsFollow up calls to patients after surgery or other invasive procedure to document their progressCommunication with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgery to include having any necessary orders, pre-cert, or referral information readyCompletion of insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely mannerAssist 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 and EducationCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or one year relevant experience required. Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.Special QualificationsMust 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)Travel requiredThe 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.

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columbus, GA, 31901, US

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