Medical Assistant

DermCare Management; Marble Falls (TX); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan (401k)

Descripción de la vacante

DermCare Management in Texas seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinics. You will interview patients, record histories, document visit reasons, prep exam rooms, assist during exams, administer medications, and ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

You will handle administrative tasks, data entry in the EHR, schedule appointments, manage calls, and process insurance forms. Occasional travel to Marble Falls, Llano and Bee Cave is required.

Formación

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in Dermatology or a closely related specialty; with a willingness and genuine interest to learn.
• Ability to travel between clinic locations as needed and applicable to provider coverage.
• Bilingual skills are a plus; not required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and documenting purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination, assist in procedures as appropriate and perform a variety of patient care tasks under supervision.
• Manage administrative tasks including data entry, scheduling, and communication; document patient demographics and notes in the EHR.
• Transmitting prescription or refill requests as directed by provider and obtaining prescription authorizations.
• Travel to other clinic locations including Marble Falls, Llano, and Bee Cave as needed.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel between clinics

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Herramientas

EHR software

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Duties:

The Medical Assistant verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and documenting purpose of visit. They prepare patients for examination, assist in procedures as appropriate and perform a variety of patient care tasks under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. Duties range widely from administrative to clinical.

Key Responsibilities:

General:

• Maintaining patient privacy and always adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Using computer applications- performing any data entry tasks to document patient demographics, records or note to file. Documenting patients' medical information, including medical history and review of symptoms within EHR of patients’ chart.
• Managing office telephone system, including answering calls and returning messages.
• Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments when necessary.
• Informing patients on laboratory results and documenting properly within chart.
• Updating and filing patient medical records and or any patient correspondence.
• Coding and filling out insurance forms.
• Transmitting prescription or refill requests as directed by provider.
• Obtaining prescription authorizations for patient medications.
• Reporting and recording applicable diagnosis of malignant results to the FCDS portal.
• Creating certified letter communication for noncompliant patients needing treatment for malignant results.
• Inform management of clinical supplies needed.
• Occasional travel to other clinic locations including Marble Falls, Llano, and Bee Cave.

Clinical Duties:

General Dermatology

• Welcoming and greeting patients.
• Maintaining HIPAA and always performing OSHA standards.
• Taking medical histories, recording patients' chief complaint and documenting provider evaluation notes of visit in patients’ chart.
• Monitoring and documenting patient symptoms for physicians' review during clinical exams.
• Preparing patients for examination-Prepping exam rooms for clinical, surgical or cosmetic procedures and assisting providers during exams with patient care.
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a provider.
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
• Ensuring all consents are signed by the patient prior to provider performing any type of procedure.
• Pre and post photos to be taken and documentation to be listed in detail for any procedure, biopsy or surgical along with cosmetic.
• Collecting, labeling and preparing laboratory specimens.
• Instructing patients about medication.
• Removing sutures and changing dressings.
• Maintaining proper cleaning of medical instruments and sterilization.
• Reviewing office use medication and patient samples expiration dates.
• Properly disinfecting and restocking of medical supplies in patient exam rooms.
• Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits. Being a patient Liaison. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician's office.

Mohs Surgery Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites for Mohs procedures, ensuring all necessary instruments, supplies, and sterile equipment are available.
• Assist the Mohs surgeon during surgical procedures using sterile technique.
• Prepare sterile instrument trays and maintain the sterile field throughout surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning, local anesthetic preparation, and procedural setup.
• Provide patients with detailed verbal and written postoperative instructions.
• Monitor patient comfort throughout surgical procedures and recovery.
• Coordinate surgical schedules, pathology communication, and postoperative follow-up appointments.
• Ensure surgical equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and maintained according to OSHA and infection control standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in Dermatology or a closely related specialty; with a willingness and genuine interest to learn.
• Ability to travel between clinic locations as needed and applicable to provider coverage.
• Bilingual skills are a plus; not required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurancen>
  • Supplemental health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Retirement plan (401k)

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

  This position operates primarily in a professional office/clinical environment. The role regularly requires standing, sitting, working at a computer, communicating with employees, managers, physicians, patients, and walking throughout the day. There are no regular lifting requirements beyond standard office/ practice materials. The work environment is typical of a medical practice setting.

  This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks or responsibilities that may be required. The duties and requirements of this role may be subject to change and additional duties may be assigned as needed.