Medical Assistant

DOCS Dermatology Group; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinics in Glenview and Lake Forest with occasional travel between sites.

You will assist physicians, manage patient flow, enter data in the EHR, and help with exams and procedures. Excellent patient care, HIPAA compliance, and EMR familiarity are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with HIPAA laws and patient privacy.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and support management and physicians.
• Self-motivated to achieve high patient care and customer service.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred).
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history and visit purpose.
• Enter medical history and visit information into EHR.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for physician visit.
• Take patient data and perform data entry into EHR.
• Prepare patients for exams with drapes and materials.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Place prescriptions to pharmacies via phone.
• Schedule medical procedures and follow-ups.
• Instruct patients on medication usage and wound care.
• Change dressings, remove sutures, and perform in-office phlebotomy.
• Collect and package lab specimens for transport.
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain clean exam rooms.
• Maintain supplies by inventorying stock and placing orders.
• Complete phone triage and communicate results to patients.
• Scribe office visits for documentation.
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical medications as ordered.
• Perform nurse visits including suture removals and injections.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following procedures.

Skills

EHR entry

HIPAA knowledge

Team player

Medical assisting

ModMed EMA EMR

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

This role will travel between Glenview and Lake Forest

Company Overview

At DOCS Dermatology Group, we are not just one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation; we are a dedicated community passionate about skin health! With more than 200 providers across 20 practice brands and 100+ locations in 10 states, we have been transforming the lives of our patients for more than 40 years. Our mission is clear: to prioritize our patients with outstanding medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, all delivered in a friendly, convenient, and compassionate environment.

Summary

A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled professional responsible for general clinical and procedural patient care, under supervision of the Practice Manager and/or center Physicians/Providers. They are an integral part of the healthcare team assisting in patient care management.

Job 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 them with drapes and other materials to ensure they are prepared for the visit when the Physician enters the room.
• Taking photographs
• Assisting 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, removing sutures, and in-office phlebotomy
• Collect, log and package lab specimens for transport
• Sterilize medical instruments
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt
• Complete phone triage
• Notify all 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.
• Maintaining safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate
• Prior experience in medical office
• Ability to learn related center tasks and be of assistance to 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

Physical Demands

• Standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically lift objects or equipment up to 35 lbs.
• Moderate levels of pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead to prep exam rooms for patient visits as well as cleaning and sterilizing rooms after patient visits.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to hear normal conversation levels.
• Hand dexterity.

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