Dermatology Medical Assistant — Expert Patient Care & Procedures

Dermatologists of Central States; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and center Physicians/Providers. The role is integral to the healthcare team, assisting in patient care management and clinic operations.

The position involves verifying patient information, entering histories into the EHR, escorting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians, taking photographs, scheduling procedures, dressing wounds, phlebotomy,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Prior experience in medical office.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and be of assistance to management and physicians.
• Self-motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred).
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR (preferred).
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit.
• Enter medical history and visit information into EHR.
• Escort patients to exam room.
• Ask pertinent medical questions and data entry into EHR.
• Prepare patient for exam by providing them with drapes and other materials to ensure they are prepared for the visit when the Physician enters the room.
• Taking photographs.
• Assisting physician during medical examination and procedures.
• Phone in prescriptions to various pharmacies.
• Schedule medical procedures.
• Instruct patients on proper usage of medications.
• Change wound dressings, removing sutures, and in-office phlebotomy.
• Collect, log and package lab specimens for transport.
• Sterilize medical instruments.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Complete phone triage.
• Notify all patients of pathology and lab results.
• Scribe office visits.
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical medications as ordered.
• Perform and document nurse visit appointments including suture removals, UVB, Excimer, Patch Testing, and Biologic injections.
• Maintaining safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

ModMed EMA EMR

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and center Physicians/Providers. The role is integral to the healthcare team, assisting in patient care management and clinic operations.

The position involves verifying patient information, entering histories into the EHR, escorting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians, taking photographs, scheduling procedures, dressing wounds, phlebotomy,