JOB SUMMARY:
THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION 24-30 hours per week
The Clinical Medical Assistant works under the Clinical Site Leads and Clinical Manager to maintain and ensure efficiency and quality standards of care for patients. The medical assistant or licensed practical nurse is essential during the patient visits with expectations to room the patient, acquire appropriate intake information, and give the report to the dermatologist/dermatology provider. This position also accompanies the dermatologist/dermatology provider in the room with the patient and scribes the information from the dermatologist/dermatology provider about the visit and enters it into the electronic health record. The medical assistant also prepares for procedures and assists as necessary. Other duties of the medical assistant may include: drawing blood, injections, suture removals, treating patients scheduled for nurse visits, sterilizing instruments, stocking exam rooms, and addressing phone notes and prior authorizations as needed while promoting a professional, friendly, and efficient environment for patients and staff.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Rooms patients and documents all vital information prior to the exam with the dermatologist/dermatology provider.
- Scribes information for the dermatologist/dermatology provider for the patient encounter.
- Provides informed consent to patients prior to procedures and obtains photographs as instructed.
- Works under the dermatologist's supervision to perform the following duties: Injections, and patch testing among additional treatments.
- Provides post-op wound care and education to patients following procedures.
- Continually learn and be able to explain new and existing dermatological conditions.
- Maintains patient logs such as biopsy log and laboratory test log.
- Schedules patient appointments following standard procedure and appointment templates.
- Assists patients with EHR patient portal registration.
- Inform patients of biopsy results and assist with surgical scheduling.
- Assists patients with the prior authorization process.
- Addresses calls regarding clinical concerns from patients.
- Attends to back-office tasks related to patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Dermio Dermatology’s mission, vision, and values
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 year of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is necessary and dermatology experience is preferred.
- Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations to continue employment.
- Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
- Must possess excellent leadership, organizational, computer, and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel to satellite sites and/or off-site locations for events or training as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person