Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dermatology Center of Indiana, affiliated with Optima Dermatology, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for our Plainfield, IN practice. You will prepare exam rooms, take vitals, assist with procedures, and coordinate tests and referrals in a fast-paced dermatology setting.

Requirements include a Licensed Medical Assistant or nursing degree; dermatology experience and EMA EMR familiarity are preferred. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed MA or nursing degree; dermatology background preferred.
• Experience with dermatology patient flow and procedures beneficial.
• Proficiency with EMA EMR system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies for patient visits.
• Take vitals, escort patients and document visit details.
• Assist physicians with procedures (minor surgeries, suture removal).
• Prepare specimens for outside lab and file results.
• Schedule tests and coordinate referrals, with patient prep instructions.
• Communicate test results and care plans to patients and families.
• Handle pre-certifications and insurance communications; track referrals.
• Maintain inventory and sanitation of rooms and lab areas.
• Maintain confidentiality and support practice operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Injection/Immunization

Charting/documentation

Exam room prep

Infectious waste handling

Sterile techniques

Routine lab procedures

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Age-appropriate care

Licensed Medical Assistant or nursing

Dermatology EMR (EMA)

Education

Licensed Medical Assistant or nursing degree

Tools

EMA EMR

Job description

Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Medical Assistants:

Location:

The Dermatology Center of Indiana is recruiting an experienced full time Medical Assistantto join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Plainfield, IN.

Positions Available:

- Mohs Medical Assistant

Practice Hours:

Mon: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tues: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wed: 6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thurs: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fri: 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies. Prepares procedure trays as necessary.
• Escorts patient to exam room and checks vital signs as needed. Interviews patient to assess needs. Records reason for visit, current medications and takes temperature if necessary. Instructs patient how to prepare for physician's examination. Completes routine forms as appropriate.
• Assists physicians and other providers with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, minor surgeries, etc.
• Prepares specimens to be analyzed by an outside lab by packaging specimen appropriately, completing requisition form and contacting testing facility as necessary. Submits lab results to physician before contacting patient and filing patient's chart
• Schedules on-site and off‑site diagnostic tests and procedures by providing the patient with appropriate preparation instructions and making the appointment by phoning the patient or testing site. Records procedures ordered and tracks results.
• Facilitates referrals to other physicians by phoning their offices, making an appointment for the patient, and forwarding requested test results, etc.
• Contacts Hospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x‑ray results and ER reports; phones pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; contacts nursing homes regarding patient orders; contacts patients to relay test result information; and returns patients phone calls with the physician's recommendations for their care.
• Pre‑certifies medications and referrals by contacting the appropriate insurance professionals and providing them with the requested information. Records pre‑certification number in chart. Records and tracks all referrals.
• Takes manual inventory of drugs. Checks expiration dates and orders replenishments as needed. Orders supplies for back office as needed.
• Disinfects exam rooms and lab and straightens reception area daily.
• Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees, and physicians.
• Communicates with the physician and office manager on all issues that are vital to the improvement and continued success of the practice.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collection
• Oral communication skills needed to develop patient rapport, discuss orders with patients, patient's family, and pharmacies
• Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree
• Minimum of one year of previous experience in dermatology medical office preferred
• Experience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) highly preferred.

Compensation

The position will offer competitive compensation. In addition, it will offer the personal reward associated with transforming our patients’ lives and building the most defensible healthcare services platform in the country.

About The Dermatology Center of Indiana

At The Dermatology Center of Indiana, our mission to revolutionize skin care starts by partnering with outstanding, industry-leading dermatologists. We strive to be the best in everything we do, and we take pride in creating environments where our physicians and providers excel. Our powerhouse practice support and back-office teams are 100% focused on ensuring all aspects of the practice are optimized to fully support our exceptional providers. Our comprehensive approach gives our dermatologists the tools and the time to focus on doing what they love—providing great patient care. If you want to join a team dedicated to revolutionizing dermatology, we’d love to connect with you.

Optima Partners would include: The Dermatology Center of Indiana, Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, Optima Dermatology, The Indiana Skin Cancer Center, The Indiana Clinical Trials Center and Optima Research

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