Dermatology Medical Assistant — Patient Care & EHR Expert

Docs, Llc; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and physicians. You will be an integral part of the healthcare team, assisting in patient care management and coordinating with providers to ensure smooth visits.

The role involves verifying patient information, documenting medical history in the EHR, assisting in exams, and supporting the physicians during procedures.

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.
• Some offices within the Docs Dermatology Group network may require travel.
• 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
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and physicians. You will be an integral part of the healthcare team, assisting in patient care management and coordinating with providers to ensure smooth visits.

The role involves verifying patient information, documenting medical history in the EHR, assisting in exams, and supporting the physicians during procedures.