Dermatology Medical Assistant: Patient Care Specialist

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

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision. You will handle patient intake, history, and data entry into the EHR, assist physicians during exams, and help with medication administration and lab procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma, medical office experience, and knowledge of HIPAA. Familiarity with ModMed EMA EMR is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Prior experience in medical office.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and assist 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 drapes and materials for visit.
• Taking photographs.
• Assist 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, 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 and document nurse visit appointments including suture removals, UVB, Excimer, Patch Testing, and Biologic injections.
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by standards and procedures.
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, EAP, and PTO.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

ICD-10 / CPT coding

EMR familiarity

Medical office experience

Patient care

Team player

Self-motivated

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision. You will handle patient intake, history, and data entry into the EHR, assist physicians during exams, and help with medication administration and lab procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma, medical office experience, and knowledge of HIPAA. Familiarity with ModMed EMA EMR is preferred.