Medical Assistant Trauma

Position Goal

Assist Physician(s) in Clinic with patient care activities. Complete administrative duties as required.

• Familiarity with what the physician requires for a productive clinic.
• Accompany provider into the patient examination room to transcribe patient history and exams accurately, documenting the provider’s encounter with patients and others present (if applicable).
• Accurately enter tests 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 when reviewing clinicals.
• Escort patients from waiting area to triage area, ranging from those with full mobility to limited mobility.
• Constantly monitor schedules and patient flow during clinic to ensure maximum efficiency and 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 with patients after surgery or other invasive procedures to document their progress.
• Communicate with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgery, including having any necessary orders, pre‑cert, or referral information ready.
• Complete insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
• Assist in administrative duties as required, which may include 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.

• One (1) year relevant healthcare experience.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for 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 the Athena Net system 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.