Clinical Athletic Trainer, Medical Assistant or LPN Float Full-time Harding Place

About the clinic

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics has served patients for over 77 years with a commitment to high-quality orthopedic care. With several locations across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, the clinic's mission is to provide world-class service and help patients resume a more active lifestyle. The team values candidates who put patients first, act with integrity, and treat everyone with dignity and courtesy.

Position goal

Assist physicians in the clinic with patient care activities and complete administrative duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate physician needs for a productive clinic
• Review and maintain charts for completeness and EMR compliance
• Escort patients from waiting area to triage, including those with limited mobility
• Monitor schedules and patient flow to maximize efficiency and organization
• Review initial vital signs and lab specimens
• Remove staples and sutures; assist with minor surgical procedures
• Assist with placement, removal, and instruction for splints, immobilizers, braces, and bandages
• Clean and sterilize equipment using approved techniques
• Clean and stock exam rooms; change sheets after each patient
• Communicate restrictions and instructions to patients
• Conduct follow-up calls after surgery or invasive procedures to document progress
• Coordinate with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgeries, including orders, pre-certifications, and referrals
• Complete insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner
• Assist with administrative duties: collect past-due balances when scheduling surgery, check-in/check-out, schedule appointments/procedures/surgeries, pre-cert procedures, verify insurance, data entry, post charges, assist secretaries

Experience

• Medical Assistant certification or minimum 1 year work experience as a Medical Assistant required
• Orthopaedics experience preferred
• Outpatient clinic experience preferred

Education & licensure

• BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• If Athletic Trainer: undergraduate degree in athletic training/sports medicine from a CAATE-approved college or university required
• If Medical Assistant: high school diploma or equivalent required
• If LPN: basic education necessary for nursing licensure required; current Tennessee nursing license required

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements
• Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (screened annually); local travel via personal vehicle required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with company safe harbor contribution