Medical Assistant

Arkansas Dermatology; Norristown (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel for training

Job summary

Arkansas Dermatology is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant/Nurse to support dermatology patients in a fast-paced clinic in Arkansas. You will assist providers, prepare patients for exams, perform routine procedures, and help maintain accurate EHR documentation.

The ideal candidate values teamwork, patient-first care, and maintains professional confidentiality while delivering high-quality support during 8-hour shifts and occasional travel for training to other offices.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Organization.
• Possess a strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
• Confidentiality.
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• Practices teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during exams and treatment.
• Record medical history and confirm visit purpose.
• Ensure proper documentation prior to treatment.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist providers with examinations, blood draws, injections, wound care, and procedures.
• HIPAA compliance and OSHA safety.
• Maintain accurate electronic charts in EHR.
• Patient education.
• Returning patient calls.
• Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Patient care attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Candidates must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate should have clinical experience and a job history exhibiting stability and longevity.

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exams and treatment.
• Recording medical history and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Ensure proper documentation is obtained prior to preparing the patient for treatment.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Help providers examine and treat patients. Many hands-on elements such as blood draws, injections, wound care, and assisting during procedures are a requirement for this position.
• HIPAA compliance and safe OSHA practices.
• Maintain accurate electronic charts in EHR.
• Patient Education.
• Returning patient phone calls.
• Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens.

Medical Assistant/ Nurse Skills and Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Organization.
• Possess a strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
• Confidentiality.
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• Practices teamwork.

Medical Specialty: Dermatology.

Schedule: 8-hour shift.

May have to travel for training to one of our other offices.