Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology; Boardman (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant / LPN to join our dermatology group serving Alliance and Boardman, OH. This full-time position focuses on delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced dermatology setting.

You will assist physicians with exams and minor procedures, manage room preparation, vital signs, and documentation, and coordinate labs, tests, and referrals while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Taking patient vitals, injections/immunizations, charting and documentation.
• Preparing exam rooms and maintaining sterile techniques.
• Handling specimens and routine lab procedures.
• Infectious waste handling and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies between patients.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs.
• Assist physicians with procedures (suture removal, minor surgeries).
• Prepare specimens for outside labs and submit results.
• Schedule tests and coordinate referrals.
• Communicate results with physicians and patients.
• Handle pre-certifications and referrals with insurance.
• Inventory drugs and order replenishments.
• Disinfect rooms and maintain safety/confidentiality.
• Collaborate with office staff to improve practice.

Skills

Vital signs & assessment

Injections & immunizations

Charting & documentation

Exam room preparation

Infectious waste handling

Sterile techniques

Specimen handling

Communication with patients

Teamwork

Dermatology experience (preferred)

Education

LPN license

Medical Assistant certification

Dermatology experience (preferred)

Tools

EMA EMR

Job description

Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Licensed Practical Nurse

Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center is recruiting an experienced full-time Medical Assistant / LPN to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Alliance, OH & Boardman, OH.

Location:

1207 W State St, Suite B, Alliance, OH 44601

Responsibilities:

The following is an overview of the essential job functions and responsibilities, this may not be an all-encompassing list:

• Prepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies. Prepares procedure trays as necessary.
• Escorts patient to exam room and checks vital signs as needed. Interviews patient to assess needs. Records reason for visit, current medications and takes temperature if necessary. Instructs patient how to prepare for physician's examination. Completes routine forms as appropriate.
• Assists physicians and other providers with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, minor surgeries, etc.
• Prepares specimens to be analyzed by an outside lab by packaging specimen appropriately, completing requisition form and contacting testing facility as necessary. Submits lab results to physician before contacting patient and filing patient's chart
• Schedules on-site and off-site diagnostic tests and procedures by providing the patient with appropriate preparation instructions and making the appointment by phoning the patient or testing site. Records procedures ordered and tracks results.
• Facilitates referrals to other physicians by phoning their offices, making an appointment for the patient, and forwarding requested test results, etc.
• Contacts Hospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x-ray results and ER reports; phones pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; contacts nursing homes regarding patient orders; contacts patients to relay test result information; and returns patients phone calls with the physician's recommendations for their care.
• Pre-certifies medications and referrals by contacting the appropriate insurance professionals and providing them with the requested information. Records pre-certification number in chart. Records and tracks all referrals.
• Takes manual inventory of drugs. Checks expiration dates and orders replenishments as needed. Orders supplies for back office as needed.
• Disinfects exam rooms and lab and straightens reception area daily.
• Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees, and physicians.
• Communicates with the physician and office manager on any and all issues that are vital to the improvement and continued success of the practice.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collection
• Oral communication skills needed to develop patient rapport, discuss orders with patients, patient's family, and pharmacies
• Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Previous experience in dermatology medical office is preferred, but not required.
• Experience using Modernizing Medicine/EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred, but not required.

About Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center

At Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center, our mission to revolutionize skin care starts by partnering with outstanding, industry-leading dermatologists. We strive to be the best in everything we do, and we take pride in creating environments where our physicians and providers excel. Our powerhouse practice support and back-office teams are 100% focused on ensuring all aspects of the practice are optimized to fully support our exceptional providers. Our comprehensive approach gives our dermatologists the tools and the time to focus on doing what they love-providing great patient care. If you want to join a team dedicated to revolutionizing dermatology, we’d love to connect with you.