Medical Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position is a full-time, permanent onsite clinical position within Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance.

Responsibilities :

• Communicating effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Politely escort patients from waiting room to exam room.
• Obtain patient medical history in electronic health records (EHR), vital signs, medication dosage and frequency, patient allergens, and assist with examinations.
• Remove casts, splints, sutures, and dressings as directed by physician.
• Prepare and assist provider with procedures if needed such as aspirations injections.
• Updating patient's chart under the direction of the provider during patient visits, recording detailed information into the electronic health records (EHR) system, including medical histories, physical examinations, and treatment plans while using medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Entering E&M / CPT codes and submitting charges to the coding department.
• Document and provide patients with clear instructions regarding their care plan.
• Provide patient education and review home exercise programs.
• Review patient charts for completeness.
• Clean and sanitize exam rooms in between patient visits.

Requirements

Benefits :

TOA Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. TOA Columbia conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. TOA Columbia adheres to HIPAA and OSHA safety guidelines.