Medical Assistant for East Cobb, Marietta

LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN ROSWELL, EASTCOBB , KENNESAW AND WOODSTOCK.

Duties:

Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling insurance forms
Take patient vital signs, record medical histories, and update patient information in electronic health records
Assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
Administer medications as directed by healthcare providers
Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for testing
Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies
Provide patient education on various health topics and assist with discharge instructions
Medical Assistant will assist RNs in surgery center with turning over the bays (cleaning/restocking), laundry, instrument sterilization.
Medical Assistant will serve and protect the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and State.

Medical Assistant Experience:

Medical Assistant (MA)
Experience working in a orthopedics medical office or clinic setting preferred
Proficient in using electronic health record systems
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

If you are a dedicated Medical Assistant looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of professionals dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.

Apply to join our team using the form below.

Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

This position is available at our Smyrna, GA location.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor patients’ progress and ensure treatment plans are being followed
Encourage and motivate patients throughout their recovery
Assist patients in improving their quality of life by identifying practical solutions
Help injured individuals regain motor skills with the goal of returning to work
Support patients with disabilities in building independence
Document patient progress and update records for the Occupational Therapist
Maintain a clean and organized office, treatment room, and equipment
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and support plans

Requirements:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license – Required
Minimum of 1 year of experience – Preferred
Modality Certification – Preferred
Ability to commute or relocate to Smyrna, GA

Apply to join our team using the form below.

When to See a Hand Surgeon

by Viralkumar Patel MD

Hand surgeons are specially trained to treat acute and chronic issues for the hand, wrist and elbow. Here are some of the symptoms that require their attention and delaying evaluation and treatment could cause further harm. Early treatment can improve outcomes.

Numbness, tingling, burning and pain in the hand could be because of nerve related issues. These symptoms can occur all together or separately. They can be occasional or frequent and occur at rest. Weakness of the hand can be a sign of more severe nerve damage.

Open wounds to the hand, wrist, forearm or elbow could have damage to ligaments, tendons, nerves or joints. Even small penetrating wounds can cause damage deeper than the skin. You may have normal movement with a partial injury which requires treatment before it worsens. Open wounds also have a risk of deeper infection developing.

Pain in your hands, wrist, forearm or elbow from a fall, car accident, or other injury, could be a sign of fracture or other injury. A fracture can heal incorrectly if treatment is delayed. Pain occurs with movement or lifting and the bone can be tender to touch.

If your fingers, hands, wrist, forearm or elbow are red, hot, and swollen, you may have an infection to the area. The infection can cause damage to tissues and bone if not treated early.

Any animal or human bite should be evaluated due to risk of infection. Infection can sometimes develop slowly from small wounds such as from animal bites and have little swelling or redness at first. However, the infection can spread into the tissues and bones and cause damage.

Pain in your hands, wrist, forearm or elbow that is not improving and limiting your activities, could be a sign of inflammation (tendonitis) or injury. This pain usually develops over time from overuse and occurs with movements or weight bearing.

When joints in your hand, or wrist or elbow are painful or stiff you may have inflammation, injury or arthritis in these joints. Pain can worsen with activity but also can occur at rest and in the morning. Joints can sometimes swell and limit the motion you normally had.

Masses or bumps on your hand, wrist, forearm or elbow, even if painless, need further evaluation for diagnosis. Masses can increase and decrease in size or stay fixed. Masses can also occur inside of bones or deeper tissue in the hand and cause pain without being visible on the surface.

Locking, catching, or popping in the hand, wrist or elbow could be a sign of inflammation or joint injury.

Deformities of fingers can occur over time, with different medical conditions and can be painless or painful.
Foreign material or foreign objects that enter the hand, wrist, forearm or elbow can damage deeper tissues and need evaluation. Foreign objects from previous injuries can move inside the body and can cause pain later after the wound has healed.

Pressure or crush injuries can also cause significant damage even without a visible wound.

Nail color changes or nail deformities can also be evaluated by a hand surgeon.

Dr. Dhruti Contractor Joins Atlanta Hand Specialist as Newest Board-Certified Surgeon

Dr. Contractor is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Specializing in Hand Surgery

(May 2, 2023) ATLANTA, GA — Dr. Dhruti Contractor, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with certification in the sub-specialty of Surgery of the Hand, recently joined Atlanta Hand Specialist as its newest physician.

“I am very excited to join the Atlanta Hand Specialist team and know I will make a real difference in the lives of my patients throughout the Atlanta area,” Dr. Contractor said.

Prior to joining Atlanta Hand Specialist, Dr. Contractor spent 12 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, caring for soldiers, veterans and their families. She helped treat challenging trauma cases with the goal of returning soldiers back to active duty. During her time with the U.S. Army, she earned the Army Commendation Medal, as well as the rank of Major.

Dr. Contractor has also spent time working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is committed to partnering with and empowering patients to help them achieve their maximum function.

“Through my work, I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and achieving the unique functional goals of every patient I see,” Dr. Contractor added. “It’s my honor and privilege to serve my patients to the best of my abilities.”

An experienced board-certified surgeon, Dr. Contractor is happy to be back working in the Atlanta area with patients from all over the Metro area. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degree with honors at the University of Georgia and has a master’s in public health from Yale University.

Dr. Contractor earned her medical degree at George Washington University and completed her residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. During her time as a resident, Dr. Contractor was also selected as Resident of the Year for her compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Following residency training, Dr. Contractor completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at the prestigious Curtis National Hand Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where she gained experience with microvascular surgery and level 1 trauma cases.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Contractor, please visit our website, AtlantaHandSpecialist.com, or call (770) 333-7888. Same day appointments are available.

About Atlanta Hand Specialist

The physicians and staff at Atlanta Hand Specialist provide innovative solutions for patients suffering from hand, wrist, finger, arm and elbow pain. No matter a patient’s age, the Atlanta Hand Specialist team can help successfully treat any condition in the arms, hands or fingers to help patients live a full and active lifestyle. Common conditions treated include carpal tunnel syndrome, hand and wrist fractures, arthritis and joint pain, Dupuytren’s Disease and many others.

Atlanta Hand Specialist’s team of board-certified surgeons, led by Dr. Viralkumar Patel, work with patients at eight different office locations in the Metro Atlanta area: Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Marietta, Canton, East Cobb, Douglasville, Lawrenceville and Johns Creek. Visit our website, AtlantaHandSpecialist.com, to learn more or schedule an appointment.

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Elbow Fractures

Elbow fractures happen more often than you might think. Children are especially prone to elbow fractures, making up ten percent of all fractures in children, most likely due to their high activity level. The same is true for adults. Because many people use their arms to brace their fall, the elbows are often a point of impact.

About the Elbow Joint

The elbow joint is made up of three bones that connect. These bones, the humerus, radius, and ulna, are responsible for rotating the wrists and palms and bending and straightening the arm.

Humerus

The humerus connects from the shoulder to the elbow.

Radius

The radius connects from the elbow to the wrist on the thumb side of the forearm.

Ulna

The ulna connects the elbow to the wrist on the pinky side of the forearm.

Common Types of Elbow Fractures Treated at Atlanta Hand Specialist

There are several different types of common elbow fractures:

Monteggia Fractures

This type of fracture occurs when the ulna has a fracture and the radial head dislocates from the elbow joint. This fracture causes significant pain and swelling.

Physeal Fractures

These fractures occur through the growth plate and can be in the humerus, radius, or ulna. This fracture can affect the growth of the bone, especially in children, so it’s important to seek treatment immediately.

Epicondylar Fractures

Epicondylar fractures occur at the tip of the bony prominences on the inside and outside of the elbow. These fractures can occur through overuse or regular stress to a bone.

Condylar Fractures

Occurring in the humerus, this fracture involves the joint surface, typically on the outer part of the elbow. This fracture also takes a longer time to heal.

Symptoms of an Elbow Fracture

Typical symptoms of elbow fractures include:

Pain
Swelling
Bruising
Stiffness
Crookedness of the bone
Inability to straighten the elbow
Pain when straightening or bending the elbow

Some people might hear or feel a pop or snap on impact. If you believe you have sustained an elbow fracture, it’s important to ice the area, elevate it above the heart, and call Atlanta Hand Specialist to schedule an appointment.

Treatment for Elbow Fractures

Depending on the severity of the fracture, treatments for elbow fractures vary.

X-rays and scans are necessary to determine the extent of the damage to the elbow and surrounding bones. The physician may also prescribe pain medicine and anti-inflammatory medication.

If the fracture is compound, where the skin is broken and the bone has splintered through the skin, the physician will cleanse the wound and surgery will most likely be necessary to remove broken bone fragments and to reset the bones.

Ligaments, tendons, and muscles might also be damaged during the fracture and may require surgery. More minor fractures may require a sling or a cast depending on the severity of the break and the age of the patient.

Almost all fractures require physical therapy to regain full range of motion and flexibility. It also helps to restore strength in the hand and forearm.

Treat Elbow Fractures at Atlanta Hand Specialist

If you’ve sustained an elbow fracture, make an appointment with the board-certified surgeons at Atlanta Hand Specialist. We have multiple locations across the metro Atlanta area and offer same-day appointments. Call us at (770) 333-7888 today!

Badminton Injuries and Treatments in Atlanta, GA

Badminton is a fun game that can be played throughout the year, indoors and out. Badminton players regularly pace back and forth on the court, making sudden starts, stops, and twists, which can cause undue injury to their joints.

Players also often overextend their arms and twist their wrists and shoulders in order to reach a difficult play.

Common Wrist and Elbow Injuries in Badminton

The most common injuries that affect badminton players are overuse injuries. If you’re playing badminton, here are just a few of the common injuries you can sustain.

Wrist Tendonitis

Wrist tendonitis, also known as tenosynovitis, occurs due to inflammation of the tendons around the wrist and is experienced by badminton players through overuse. Typically, symptoms include dull, aching pain, a throbbing sensation, mild to moderate swelling, and sometimes numbness. There may also be a grinding feeling when bending the wrist back and forth.

There are several different types of treatment for tendonitis. The least invasive, and most common, includes reducing inflammation through use of ice, a wrist brace, and anti-inflammatory medicine.

For more painful injuries and cases, treatment may include: physical therapy for the hand and wrist, steroid shots (such as cortisone), or, for the most severe, surgery.

Sprained Wrists

A sprained wrist can be caused by an acute injury to the wrist during sports, such as badminton. When a wrist is sprained, there is injury or damage to the ligaments, which connect the bones in the wrist to one another.

Symptoms include sharp pain with movement, swelling, tenderness of touch, a tearing or popping feeling, and sometimes mild bruising. Wrist sprains can be mild, moderate, or severe and can include stretching, tearing, or the full rupture of a ligament.

Depending on the severity of the injury, treatments can include rest, ice, wearing a brace, compression bandages, elevating the wrist, immobilization for a period of time, physical therapy to regain full motion, and surgery in the case of a full ligament rupture.

Wrist Fractures

Wrist fractures can vary from hairline to compound but can be sustained in badminton through a fall or impact with another player. Depending on the severity of the fracture, symptoms vary and may include sharp pain, pain with movement, bruising, swelling, and for more severe fractures, breaking of the skin and full break of the bone.

Treatments include immobilizing the wrist, whether through a brace or cast, anti-inflammatory medication, resetting of the bone, and for more severe injuries, surgery may be required.

Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow

While these may seem tied to certain sports, both tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) and golf elbow (medial epicondylitis) can also be sustained when playing badminton. These two injuries are caused by overuse. Both cause pain of the elbow, but lateral epicondylitis occurs on the outside of the elbow, while medial epicondylitis occurs on the inside of the elbow.

Regular repetition of a motion, such as throwing or hitting a birdie, can cause inflammation and strain on the ligaments and tendons in the elbow. Symptoms include pain and difficulty gripping heavy objects or completing a twisting hand motion like turning a doorknob or using a screwdriver.

Treatment typically includes a sustained period of rest, immobilizing the affected elbow, ice, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy. This type of injury doesn’t typically require surgery.

Treat Common Badminton Injuries at Atlanta Hand Specialist

If you’ve sustained a badminton injury to your hand, wrist, or elbow, call Atlanta Hand Specialist at (770) 333-7888 to schedule an appointment at one of our metro Atlanta offices.

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Part-Time Registered Nurse – Lawrenceville & Johns Creek

Work at Atlanta Hand Specialist as a Part-Time Registered Nurse. This position is immediately available at our Lawrenceville and Johns Creek location. Apply online using the form at the bottom of the page.

Requirements:

Nurse experienced in operating room, Pre-Op and Post-Op care- Preferably previous work experience in an ambulatory surgical center or ambulatory GI setting
Should be able to perform IVs
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Job Type:
Part-time

Required Experience:
Registered Nurse: 1 year

Apply to join our team using the form below.

Medical Biller

Apply to be the newest Medical Biller at Atlanta Hand Specialist. Apply online using the form at the bottom of the page.

The Medical Biller at Atlanta Hand Specialist is responsible for the timely submission of technical or professional medical claims to insurance companies. The position may be located in physician offices, hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

Job Duties for Medical Biller:

Obtain referrals and pre-authorizations as required for procedures.
Check eligibility and benefit verification.
Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing information
Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing.
Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO/PPO, Medicare, and state Medicaid
Follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe
Check each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount
Call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances
All accounts are to be reviewed for insurance or patient follow-up
Research and appeal denied claims.
Answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts.
Set up patient payment plans and work collection accounts
Update billing software with rate changes.
Updates cash spreadsheet, runs collection reports.

Education and Experience Required:

High School diploma.
Knowledge of business and accounting processes usually obtained from an Associates in Business Administration, Accounting or Health Care Administration preferred.
Minimum of one to three years in a medical office setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems.
Use of computer systems, software, 10 key calculator
Effective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues.
Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Able to work in a team environment.
Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections.
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims.

Required Education:

High school or equivalent

Required Experience:

Coding: 1 year
Medical Billing: 1 year

Apply to join our team using the form below.

Front Desk Receptionist – Smyrna, GA

Atlanta Hand Specialist is looking for a full-time Front Desk Receptionist to work at its Smyrna, Georgia, office. Apply online using the form at the bottom of the page.

Job Type:
Full-time

Job Location:
Smyrna, GA

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

Greet patients
Register patients according to established protocols
Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance
Ensure patient information is accurate including billing information
Verify insurance
Inform patients of medical office procedures and policy
Maintain and manage patient records
Move patients through appointments as scheduled
Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries
Transfer calls as required
Schedule patient appointments
Collect co-pays and payments
Report statistics as required
Contact referrals and maintain spreadsheets with referral information
Schedule hospital admissions, tests, scans and outside appointments for patients
Obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals
Respond and comply to requests for information
Deal with incoming and outgoing post
Complete other clerical duties as assigned
Maintain stock of forms and office supplies
Ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean
Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality