Medical Assistant - Boardman (Advanced)

Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center in Boardman, OH is seeking an experienced full-time Medical Assistant to join a growing dermatology and aesthetics group. The role includes room preparation, vitals, minor procedures, specimen handling, and coordination of tests and referrals.

Preferred candidates have dermatology office experience and familiarity with EMA EMR, with a patient-focused approach to care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Handles patient vitals, injections and immunizations, and documentation.
• Prepares exam rooms and ensures sterile technique are maintained.
• Assists with minor procedures and specimen handling for lab analysis.
• Communicates with patients and families to gather information and provide care instructions.
• Operates within dermatology practice settings and EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and stock necessary supplies between patients.
• Escort patients, take vitals, interview and document visits, and prepare for physician exams.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures and wound care.
• Prepare specimens for external labs and track results.
• Schedule tests and referrals, and coordinate care with labs and pharmacies.
• Communicate test results to patients and update charts with physician recommendations.
• Pre-certify medications and referrals with insurers, and manage referrals.
• Inventory medications, monitor expiration dates, and order supplies as needed.
• Keep exam rooms and labs clean and maintain safety/confidentiality.
• Collaborate with physicians and office staff to improve practice operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections/Immunizations

Charting & documentation

Exam room prep

Sterile techniques

Laboratory procedures

Patient communication

Teamwork

Tools

EMA EMR (Modernizing Medicine)

Job description

Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Medical Assistant Boardman, OH

Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center is recruiting an experienced full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Boardman, OH.

Responsibilities:

The following is an overview of the essential job functions and responsibilities, this may not be an all-encompassing list:

• 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 any and 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.
• Previous experience in dermatology medical office is preferred, but not required.
• Experience using Modernizing Medicine/EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred, but not required.

About Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center

At Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center, 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.