Medical Assistant

About Us

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Assistant, ATC, or LPN to join our team at our Lebanon clinic. With over 77 years of commitment to high-quality patient care, we serve Nashville and surrounding cities in Middle Tennessee. Our mission is to provide world-class orthopedic service, helping patients resume active lifestyles. We value candidates who prioritize patient needs, act ethically, and treat everyone with dignity and courtesy.

Position Goal

Assist Physician(s) in clinic with patient care activities and complete administrative duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with physician requirements for a productive clinic.
• Review and maintain charts to ensure completeness and adherence to EMR guidelines.
• Escort patients from the waiting area to triage, accommodating varying mobility levels.
• Monitor schedules and patient flow to maximize efficiency and organization.
• Review initial vital signs and collect lab specimens.
• Remove staples, sutures, and assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Assist with placement, removal, and instruction of devices such as splints, immobilizers, braces, and bandages.
• Clean and sterilize equipment using approved techniques.
• Stock exam rooms, change sheets on exam tables after each patient.
• Communicate restrictions and instructions to patients.
• Follow up with patients post-surgery or invasive procedures to document progress.
• Coordinate with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgeries, ensuring necessary orders, pre-certifications, or referrals are ready.
• Complete insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
• Assist in administrative duties, including collecting past-due balances, check-in/check-out, scheduling appointments/procedures/surgeries, pre-certifying procedures, verifying insurance, data entry, posting charges, and supporting secretaries.

Requirements

• MA Certification or minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Orthopaedics experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) upon hire; MVR screened annually.
• Ability to work independently.
• Local travel via personal vehicle required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• 401(k) plan with company safe harbor contribution.