Medical Assistant

Docs, Llc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; 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 clinical care and patient management. You will enter visit information into the EHR, assist physicians, and help prepare patients for exams.

Responsibilities include triage calls, determining patient needs, and handling routine procedures and in-office tasks. Travel may be required at some offices; strong team player with HIPAA knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a medical office.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and assist management and physicians.
• Desire to provide high patient care and service.
• Knowledge of HIPAA required; ICD-10/CPT coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and medical history at visit.
• Enter medical history and visit data into EHR.
• Escort patients to exam room and prep for physician visit.
• Assist physician during examinations and procedures.
• Telephone prescriptions to pharmacies and schedule procedures.
• Take photographs and perform in-office phlebotomy as needed.
• Change dressings, remove sutures, sterilize instruments.
• Log and package lab specimens for transport.
• Maintain supplies by inventorying and ordering.
• Complete phone triage and convey pathology/lab results to patients.

Skills

Medical office experience

Patient care

HIPAA knowledge

ICD-10/CPT coding (preferred)

EMR familiarity

Team player

Willing to travel (some offices)

Self-motivated

Learning ability

Office coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

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 10states, we’ve 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
• 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
• Some offices within the Docs Dermatology Group network may require travel
• 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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