Dermatology Medical Assistant - Fresh Meadows, United States - Advanced Dermatology

Description

Job Description

Looking for an exciting career in Dermatology?

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant (Certified MA a plus) to come on board Full Time in our Fresh Meadows location

Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by
law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. A Certified (Registered) Medical Assistant
supports providers and patients by handling various patient-care tasks related to management, organization, and
communication. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to
patient needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, introducing themselves, and calling the patient by name (Mr., Mrs., Ms.)

• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing
examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment;
monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital
signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.

• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic
laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug
refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.

• Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory
orders into the Electronic Health Record.

• Updates and files medical records and insurance reports

• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law

• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient information confidential

• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)

• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders, verifying receipt.

• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining
supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider

• Completes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each day

• Returns patient calls by the end of the day

• Submits for preauthorization's for visits and biologics the day of the patient visit

• Promptly completes assigned tasks

• Daily compliance with gathering MIPS data on patients as applicable

• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred

• Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA)

• 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely
patient flow

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records

EMA experience is a plus