Dermatology Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

DOCS Dermatology Group; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general clinical support under supervision. You will verify patient information, document medical history in the EHR, escort patients to exam rooms, and assist physicians during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking photographs, scheduling procedures, handling prescriptions, and maintaining sterile environments. Travel to network offices may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Experience in medical office.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and 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 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 drapes and materials.
• Taking photographs.
• Assist physician during medical examination and procedures.
• Phone in prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Schedule medical procedures.
• Instruct patients on proper usage of medications.
• Change wound dressings, remove sutures, and in-office phlebotomy.
• Collect, log and package lab specimens for transport.
• Sterilize medical instruments.
• Maintain supplies by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Complete phone triage.
• Notify 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.

Skills

Team player

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent certificate

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general clinical support under supervision. You will verify patient information, document medical history in the EHR, escort patients to exam rooms, and assist physicians during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking photographs, scheduling procedures, handling prescriptions, and maintaining sterile environments. Travel to network offices may be required.