Dermatology Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Procedures

DOCS Dermatology Group; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Company paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of physicians and management. The role includes EHR data entry, patient prep, specimen handling, phlebotomy, medication administration, and assisting in examinations.

The position requires a High School diploma and medical office experience; familiarity with HIPAA and EMR systems is preferred. Travel may be required across the Docs network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a medical office preferred.
• Ability to assist management and physicians.
• Self-motivated to achieve high patient care and customer service standards.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, ICD-10 and CPT coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and medical history.
• Enter data into the EHR and prepare the patient for the visit.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist physician during examinations.
• Schedule procedures and manage in-office phlebotomy and lab activities.
• Change wound dressings, remove sutures and prep exam rooms.
• Take photographs and assist with procedures as ordered.
• Place calls to pharmacies and document results in the chart.
• Maintain supplies and sterilize instruments; ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Medical office experience

HIPAA knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

ICD-10 & CPT coding knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent certificate

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of physicians and management. The role includes EHR data entry, patient prep, specimen handling, phlebotomy, medication administration, and assisting in examinations.

The position requires a High School diploma and medical office experience; familiarity with HIPAA and EMR systems is preferred. Travel may be required across the Docs network.