Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Arkansas Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant/Nurse to support dermatology patients in a fast-paced clinic. You will perform patient prep, assist during exams and procedures, handle specimen collection, and maintain accurate EHR documentation under provider direction.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and a caring, team-oriented attitude, with willingness to learn and travel to other offices for training as needed.

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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Positive attitude

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.