Medical Assistant - Munster, United States - Dermio Dermatology

Dermio Dermatology

Verified Company

Munster, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Please do NOT contact the office in regard to this position
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This position will be in our Triage department, which is in a back office setting, and occasionally assisting with suture removals and wound checks in clinic, or filling in on Provider teams as necessary. The back office tasks will include managing prior authorizations, patient calls with clinical concerns, prescription refill requests, scheduling, informing of biopsy results and a variety of other tasks. On surgical days this role 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.

Essential Functions:

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 postop 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 all other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Schedule:

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Monday

Friday:

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3-12 Hour shifts:

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4-10 hours:

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5- 8 hour shifts

Education:

Minimum Post High School education in a medical support field
:Certified Medical Assistant

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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1 year of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is necessary and dermatology experience is preferred
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Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations to continue employment.
Must attend mandatory meetings, including but not limited to, customer service and staff meetings.
Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must possess excellent leadership, organizational, computer, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, board, clients, and the public.
Ability to multitask, 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

Physical Demands:

Ability to position patients for examination and treatment
Ability to administer injections and draw labs safely while under the supervision of a provider
Ability to handle specimens safely and dispose of regulated biohazard material appropriately
Ability to transport laser equipment safely between treatment rooms.
Ability to stock and clean examination rooms.
Ability to efficiently operate all jobrelated office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, and copier).
Able to communicate clearly and effectively via telephone and in person, in an active multioffice environment.

Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits: