Medical Assistant

VITALSKIN PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT LLC; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VITALSKIN PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology and cosmetic services in Decatur, IL. You will room patients, take histories, measure vitals, and assist with procedures under Providers’ supervision, while maintaining EMR documentation.

The role floats between Urbana, Decatur Ash, Decatur Monroe, Gibson City, and Mattoon, with 7:15 AM–6:00 PM shifts, four days a week; schedule may change. Prior MA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist Providers with patient visits: rooming, taking history, updating medications, obtaining consents, recording vitals, and providing patient education.
• Scribe for dermatology and cosmetic visits including Botox, fillers, laser, and Mohs surgery as needed.
• Maintain EMR/EMN and ensure chart completeness; prepare exam rooms and restock supplies.
• Set up and assist with procedures; handle prior authorizations and prescriptions.
• Perform administrative tasks: refills, referrals, documentation, and patient triage.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Technical Decatur, IL, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 1855

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY: Provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. Ensure direct patient communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Work directly with Providers in the clinical setting.

Hours will vary by clinic and day, typically ranging from 7:15 AM–6:00 PM. 4 days a week. Monday-Friday Schedule subject to change frequently.

You will be floating between Urbana, Decatur Ash, Decatur Monroe, Gibson city, and Mattoon.

Pay Range-$21-$23 based on experience in dermatology and surgery

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist Providers with patient office visits: rooming patients, collecting and presenting History of Presenting Illness (HPI), entering pertinent medical history, updating medications, obtaining consents, printing relevant handouts, providing quotes, and recording vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, blood pressure, height, weight).
• Scribe for both basic office visits (e.g., warts, molluscum, acne, TBSE) and complex visits (e.g., Botox, filler, cosmetic consults, laser, Mohs surgery).
• Anticipate patient and physician needs and prepare accordingly.
• Prepare and review patient charts prior to appointments; ensure chart completeness and resolve deficiencies using internal and external resources.
• Proficiently use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and EMN to retrieve patient history, pathology, and other documentation.
• Organize and maintain exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and restocking of supplies.
• Set up and assist Providers with procedures (e.g., shave, punch, EE, biopsies, Botox, fillers, and other cosmetic or medical procedures).
• Initiate and complete biologic prior authorizations and prescriptions.
• Manage autoclave and clean dermatologic instruments.
• Remove sutures and change dressings as directed.
• Perform administrative tasks, including form completions, prescription refills, referrals, patient education materials, scanning documents, and maintaining records.
• Answer phones, triage patient calls, take messages, and troubleshoot patient concerns.
• Support training of other Medical Assistants (MAs) or team members.
• Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and minimizes healthcare errors. .
• Demonstrate appropriate handling and disposal of Biohazardous Waste.
• Follow infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Exact tasks and responsibilities may vary by location; employees are subject to the direction of management at the office, as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the office and/or organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant