Medical Assistant

Anne Arundel Dermatology; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dermatology, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to join our team. Primary duties include EMR data entry, escorting patients to exam rooms, assisting with procedures, documenting histories, answering calls, and coordinating tests and treatments.

Applicants must be able to travel to Avon and other locations. The role requires strong organizational, time management and communication skills, with a teamwork mindset to support physicians across dermatology services.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred but training provided.
• Must be a team player with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and willingness to assist in all clinical ops.
• Ability to travel to other locations outside Indianapolis region.

Responsibilities

• Enter visit information into EMR and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and surgeries.
• Record and document patient history and test results in charts.
• Answer calls, voicemails, and patient clinical questions; counsel patients as needed.
• Explain procedures, laboratory results, and treatment options to patients.
• Initiate prior authorizations and schedule appointments and urgent visits.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Team player

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Willing to travel

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.

Job Description

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