Triage Nurse or Medical Assistant - Chicago, United States - Derm Institute of Chicago

Description

As a triage specialist you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital.

You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.


Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing calls with patients and other outside contacts to facilitate medical care
• Keep logbooks and pathology tracking up to date daily
• Interview patients and document basic medical history, when needed
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Assist during medical examinations, when needed
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records, when needed
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments, when needed

Skills

• Proven working experience as a triage specialist with significant exposure to dermatology very much preferred
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Degree in medical assisting or nursing preferred

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
From $20.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (required)

Experience:

• Dermatology: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person