Dermatology Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Procedures

DOCS Dermatology Group; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; 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 support general clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and physicians. The role is integral to patient care management and coordinating with the healthcare team.

The position involves entering patient data into the EHR, assisting during examinations, handling lab tasks, and triaging calls. A medical office background and HIPAA understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in medical office.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and help management/physicians.
• Self-motivated to achieve high 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.

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 for the visit.
• Take photographs.
• Assist physician during examinations and procedures.
• Phone in prescriptions to various pharmacies.
• Schedule medical procedures.
• Instruct patients on proper usage of medications.
• Change wound dressings, remove sutures, and perform in-office phlebotomy.
• Collect, log and package lab specimens for transport.
• Sterilize medical instruments.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock and placing orders.
• Complete phone triage.
• Notify patients of pathology and lab results.
• Scribe office visits.
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical medications as ordered.
• Perform nurse visits including suture removals, UVB, Excimer, Patch Testing, and Biologic injections.
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.

Skills

Medical office experience

HIPAA knowledge

ICD-10 & CPT familiarity

ModMed EMA EMR familiarity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support general clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and physicians. The role is integral to patient care management and coordinating with the healthcare team.

The position involves entering patient data into the EHR, assisting during examinations, handling lab tasks, and triaging calls. A medical office background and HIPAA understanding are essential.