Full-Time Dermatology Patient Care Coordinator

SDG MGMT Company; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Virtual Care included)

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision on 1st of the month after hire

401K after 30 days of employment

Company Sponsored Short Term Discount

Pre-tax transit savings

Birthday personal holiday

Job summary

Schweiger is a leading dermatology practice known for its Ultimate Patient Experience. We are seeking a Full Time Medical Coordinator for our Norwalk office to support clinical and administrative duties, including medical assistant and patient coordinator functions.

Prior dermatology experience is preferred and a strong emphasis on privacy and accurate documentation is required. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, managing schedules, handling payments, and

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a dermatology or medical environment preferred.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and patient scheduling tools preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced education is encouraged.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is highly encouraged.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Professional, reliable, and dedicated to maintaining high-quality service standards.
• Must be familiar with HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Provider Support: Foster a welcoming and professional environment to enhance patient care and support the provider. Maintain a consistent and professional office presence.
• Clinical Assistance: Assist providers with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures. Ensure proficiency in all treatments, as well as pre-care and post-care instructions, anticipating provider needs to optimize patient flow.
• Operational Duties: Prepare and maintain exam rooms before and after procedures. Ensure equipment is in working order and perform daily inventory checks on supplies, including retail and cosmetic products. Alert the team and General Manager of any low supplies as needed.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the stocking of medical supplies and equipment. Ensure that all supplies are adequately stocked and maintain inventory records as requested.
• Documentation and Patient Management: Properly document prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, and patient consent forms. Manage follow-up appointments and track inventory used during each visit.
• Patient Interaction: Take payments, manage patient scheduling, and ensure proper documentation of insurance cards, referrals, and demographic information. Uphold privacy standards, ensuring sensitive information is handled securely, per HIPAA regulations.
• Financial Responsibilities: Complete daily financial tasks, including accurate cash handling, entering charges and payments, and ensuring cash is properly accounted for at the end of each shift. Handle petty cash and deposit all collected payments securely.
• Phone and Communication Management: Answer all phone calls promptly, confirm Zocdoc appointments, and make outgoing calls for patient retention. Maintain an organized and neat work area, ensuring patient privacy is preserved.
• Administrative Duties: Ensure that patient records are created and maintained accurately. Check emails and scan inboxes regularly to address time-sensitive issues. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Dermatology experience

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification encouraged

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schweiger is a leading dermatology practice known for its Ultimate Patient Experience. We are seeking a Full Time Medical Coordinator for our Norwalk office to support clinical and administrative duties, including medical assistant and patient coordinator functions.

Prior dermatology experience is preferred and a strong emphasis on privacy and accurate documentation is required. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, managing schedules, handling payments, and