Medical Assistant

Anne Arundel Dermatology; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dermatology, Inc. in Avon, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, enter visit data in the EMR, escort patients to exam rooms, assist with clinical procedures and surgeries, and document patient histories.

You will answer patient questions, explain treatments, schedule appointments, initiate prior authorizations, and travel to other locations outside the Indianapolis region when required. Typical shift is 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred; training provided for motivated candidates.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize heavy workloads.
• Ability to maintain a daily routine to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to assist in all aspects of clinical operations.
• Willing to travel to other locations outside the Indianapolis region.

Responsibilities

• Enter visit information in the EMR.
• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and surgeries.
• Record and document patient history in charts.
• Answer phone calls, voicemails, and patient clinical questions.
• Review medical history and counsel patients regarding their clinical status and need for further evaluation or treatment.
• Explain/document laboratory results and pathology results.
• Call in prescription refills.
• Explain procedures and treatments.
• Initiate prior authorizations.
• Schedule appointments and urgent visits.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Job description

Description

• Enter information concerning visit in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Escorting patients to exam rooms.
• Assisting providers with clinical procedures and surgeries.
• Record and document patient history to patient charts.
• Answering phone calls, voicemails, and patient clinical questions.
• Review medical history and counsel patients regarding their clinical status and need for further evaluation or treatment.
• Explaining/documenting laboratory results and pathology results.
• Calling in prescription refills.
• Explaining procedures and treatments.
• Schedules appointments and urgent visits as appropriate.

Dermatology, Inc. was founded in 1968 and has grown into one of the largest dermatology practices in the Midwest with providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care to meet the needs of our patients. We have eleven board certified physicians and seven allied health professionals. We have expanded to several locations throughout Indianapolis and surrounding areas. We are looking for a qualified individual to join our team as a Medical Assistant. Primary Duties of a Medical Assistant:

• Enter information concerning visit in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Escorting patients to exam rooms.
• Assisting providers with clinical procedures and surgeries.
• Record and document patient history to patient charts.
• Answering phone calls, voicemails, and patient clinical questions.
• Review medical history and counsel patients regarding their clinical status and need for further evaluation or treatment.
• Explaining/documenting laboratory results and pathology results.
• Calling in prescription refills.
• Explaining procedures and treatments.
• Initiating prior authorizations.
• Schedules appointments and urgent visits as appropriate.

Requirements

• Healthcare experience is preferred but will train highly motivated person.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize heavy workloads in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be able to maintain a daily routine to meet daily deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist in any aspect of clinical operations.
• Applicants must be willing to travel to other locations outside of the Indianapolis region.
• Schedule: AVON: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and some Fridays. A typical shift is from 7AM-4:30PM