Dermatology Clinical Assistant & Scribe

Lexington Clinic; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Clinic in Lexington, KY seeks a Dermatology Clinical Assistant Scribe to support patient care in the dermatology section. You will assist providers, perform technical procedures, and help manage patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires formal health sciences training or equivalent experience, CPR certification within 6 months, and commitment to certification in dermatology techs within the probationary period.

Qualifications

• Formal training which will probably be indicated by a four-year degree in health sciences; certification from an accredited medical assistant program; or two years of clinical assisting or scribing experience with emphasis in Dermatology.
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of Certified Dermatology Technician provisional certification through The Association of Certified Dermatology Techs (ACDT) is expected within the probationary period. Completion of full certification is required within a year of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Dermatology Specialist Clinical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team, contributing to the health management of the patients; performs a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for Clinic patients, many in assistance to section providers and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager; maintains primary responsibility for all technical procedures.
• Contributes to patient and department compliance with Federal and all other health plans with patient management objectives.
• May require regular travel to satellite clinics.

Skills

Medical terminology

Dermatology experience

Scribing/assist nursing

Education

Four-year degree in health sciences

Two years of clinical assisting or scribing experience

Job description

Lexington Clinic in Lexington, KY seeks a Dermatology Clinical Assistant Scribe to support patient care in the dermatology section. You will assist providers, perform technical procedures, and help manage patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires formal health sciences training or equivalent experience, CPR certification within 6 months, and commitment to certification in dermatology techs within the probationary period.