Medical Assistant

Dermatology Inc; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dermatology, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant in New Castle, Indiana. Primary duties include entering visit details in the EMR, escorting patients, and assisting physicians with procedures in a fast-paced dermatology practice.

Qualifications emphasize teamwork, strong organization, excellent communication, and flexibility. Travel to other Indiana locations may be required. Work three days per week (Wed-Fri), 7:30a–4p, at the Indianapolis-area location: New Castle.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is preferred but will train highly motivated person.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize heavy workloads in a constantly changing environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Enter information concerning visit in EMR.
• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and surgeries.
• Record and document patient history to patient charts.
• Answer phone calls, voicemails, and patient clinical questions.
• Review medical history and counsel patients regarding their status and need for further evaluation or treatment.
• Explain/document laboratory results and pathology results.
• Call in prescription refills.
• Explain procedures and treatments.
• Initiate prior authorizations.
• Schedule appointments and urgent visits as appropriate.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Willingness to assist

Healthcare experience

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

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.

Be Available to:

• Work 3 days a week,Wednesday-Friday. Hours are generally 7:30a-4p; times will change based on daily provider schedule
• Work at assigned Indianapolis-area location: New Castle